Drama · New Zealand · 1994 · 1h 39m

Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors poster
Director
Lee Tamahori
Cast
Rena Owen as Beth Heke Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke
Crew
Stuart Dryburgh — Director of Photography Michael Horton — Editor Murray McNabb — Original Music Composer Murray Grindlay — Original Music Composer Riwia Brown — Screenplay Robin Scholes — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Once Were Warriors — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
individualsuiciderapestrong womantattooslumfuneralalcoholtraditionapproved school loss of loved onedespair
Key Collaborators
Lee Tamahori Director Stuart Dryburgh Director of Photography Michael Horton Editor Murray McNabb Original Music Composer Murray Grindlay Original Music Composer Riwia Brown Screenplay Robin Scholes Producer
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