Poster for Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors (1994) 7.378

Drama • 1h 39min • Sep 2nd 1994

Story

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.

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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)

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