Once Were Warriors (1994)

Once Were Warriors (1994)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1994-09-02 New Zealand 99 Min. PG-13
7.4 447 votes
Drama

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.

Cast

Rena Owen is Beth Heke
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison is Jake Heke
Jake Heke
Julian Arahanga is Nig Heke
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile is Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr. is Polly Heke
Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau is Huata Heke
Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis is Bully
Bully
Pete Smith is Dooley
Dooley
George Henare is Bennett
Bennett
Mere Boynton is Mavis
Mavis
Ray Bishop is King Hitter
King Hitter
Ian Mune is Judge
Judge
Robert Pollock is Policeman
Policeman
Donald V. Allen is Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)