Once Were Warriors

September. 14,1995      R
Rating:
7.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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
Cliff Curtis as  Bully
Pete Smith as  Dooley
George Henare as  Bennett
Calvin Tuteao as  Taka
Ray Bishop as  King Hitter

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