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War   Adventure   Drama   History
📜 Overview: In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Maori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Maori
📆 Date Released: 1984-06-27
⌚ Running Time: 118 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

Anzac Wallace original image
Te Wheke
Anzac Wallace
Bruno Lawrence original image
Williamson
Bruno Lawrence
Tim Elliott original image
Col. Elliot
Tim Elliott
Kelly Johnson original image
Lt. Scott
Kelly Johnson
Wi Kuki Kaa original image
Wiremu
Wi Kuki Kaa
Ilona Rodgers original image
Emily
Ilona Rodgers
Merata Mita original image
Matu
Merata Mita
Faenza Reuben original image
Hersare
Faenza Reuben
John Bach original image
Belcher
John Bach
Tom Poata original image
Puni
Tom Poata
Tania Bristowe original image
Kura
Tania Bristowe

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