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1994

Once Were Warriors

Directed by Lee Tamahori
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

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.

Duration

1h 39m

Released

September 2, 1994

Revenue

$6,700,000

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7.4

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Cast17

  • Rena Owen
  • Temuera Morrison
  • Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
  • Julian Arahanga
  • Taungaroa Emile
  • Rachael Morris Jr.
  • Joseph Kairau
  • Cliff Curtis
  • Pete Smith

Part ofThe Once Were Warriors Collection

Includes Once Were Warriors (1994), and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999).

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