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Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

# A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
Drama
πŸ“œ Overview: 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.
πŸ’΅ Budget: USD 950,000
🌏 Languages Available: English , Maori
πŸ“† Date Released: 1994-09-02
⌚ Running Time: 99 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.4

Beloved Cast

Rena Owen original image
Beth Heke
Rena Owen
Temuera Morrison original image
Jake Heke
Temuera Morrison
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell original image
Grace Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Julian Arahanga original image
Nig Heke
Julian Arahanga
Taungaroa Emile original image
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Rachael Morris Jr. original image
Polly Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
Joseph Kairau original image
Huata Heke
Joseph Kairau
Cliff Curtis original image
Bully
Cliff Curtis
Pete Smith original image
Dooley
Pete Smith
George Henare original image
Bennett
George Henare
Mere Boynton original image
Mavis
Mere Boynton
Shannon Williams original image
Toot
Shannon Williams
Calvin Tuteao original image
Taka
Calvin Tuteao
Ray Bishop original image
King Hitter
Ray Bishop
Ian Mune original image
Judge
Ian Mune
Robert Pollock original image
Policeman
Robert Pollock
Donald V. Allen original image
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)
Donald V. Allen

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