Drama ·History · New Zealand · 1987 · 31m

Ka Mate! Ka Mate!

Director

Barry Barclay

Cast

Luckie Renata as Henare Tartare as Kiri McCorkindale as Robert Pene as John Marshall as Joel Thompson as

Crew

Rory O'Shea — Director of Photography Simon Reece — Editor Tama Poata — Writer John O'Shea — Producer

Synopsis

In a Maori settlement, Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha composes the famous chant "Ka Mate", also known as the haka, after evading enemy capture by hiding in a kumara pit.

Mood & Themes

maori

Key Collaborators

Barry Barclay Director Rory O'Shea Director of Photography Simon Reece Editor Tama Poata Writer John O'Shea Producer

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