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Once Were Warriors

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Production countries
NZNew Zealand
Origin countries
NZNew Zealand
Language
English
Spoken
English, Maori
Production
Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Budget
$950,000
Revenue
$6,700,000
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Production countries
NZNew Zealand
Origin countries
NZNew Zealand
Language
English
Spoken
English, Maori
Production
Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Budget
$950,000
Revenue
$6,700,000
individualsuiciderapestrong womantattooslumfuneralalcoholtraditionapproved school loss of loved onedespairindigenousghettoviolent husband

Once Were Warriors R

Released Drama
14 Sept, 1995 (US) 1h 39min
 

Once Were Warriors R

Released Drama
14 Sept, 1995 (US) 1h 39min
 

Directed by Lee Tamahori

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

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.

Directed by Lee Tamahori

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

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.

Where to watch

Once Were Warriors Collection

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Cast & Crew

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

64 yrs

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

65 yrs

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

53 yrs

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Bully

58 yrs

Pete Smith

†

Dooley

63 yrs

George Henare

Bennett

80 yrs

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Shannon Williams

Toot

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