Once Were Warriors
1994, Film, 102 min, Crime, Drama, English, New Zealand, MoviePedia score 78
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
Directed by Lee Tamahori
Cast
- Rena Owen as Beth Heke
- Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke
- Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke
- Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke
- Taungaroa Emile as Boogie Heke
- Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke
- Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke
- Cliff Curtis as Bully
- Pete Smith as Dooley
- George Henare as Bennett
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