Once Were Warriors
“Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago”
1994•R•1h 39m•7.4•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Lee Tamahori
Writer
Riwia Brown
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$7M
Languages
English, Maori
Studio
Avalon Studios
Cast
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis
Bully
Pete Smith
Dooley
George Henare
Bennett
Mere Boynton
Mavis
Shannon Williams
Toot
Calvin Tuteao
Taka
Ray Bishop
King Hitter
Ian Mune
Judge
Production
Company
Avalon Studios
Company
New Zealand Film Commission
Company
NZ on Air
Company
Fish Entertainment
Producer
Robin Scholes
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