Once Were Warriors

Storyline

A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.

Top Cast

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare

George Henare

Bennett

Mere Boynton

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams

Toot

Calvin Tuteao

Calvin Tuteao

Taka

Ray Bishop

Ray Bishop

King Hitter

Ian Mune

Ian Mune

Judge

Robert Pollock

Robert Pollock

Policeman

?

Donald V. Allen

Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)

Director

Lee Tamahori

Writers

Riwia Brown

Status

Released

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Factotum

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Once Were Warriors (1994)