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Once Were Warriors

199499 min 7.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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.

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Release / first air1994-09-02
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorLee Tamahori
WriterAlan Duff
Budget$950,000
Revenue$6,700,000
ProductionAvalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission

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10 cast members
Rena OwenRena OwenBeth Heke
Temuera MorrisonTemuera MorrisonJake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellMamaengaroa Kerr-BellGrace Heke
Julian ArahangaJulian ArahangaNig Heke
Taungaroa EmileTaungaroa EmileMark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.Rachael Morris Jr.Polly Heke
Joseph KairauJoseph KairauHuata Heke
Cliff CurtisCliff CurtisBully
Pete SmithPete SmithDooley
George HenareGeorge HenareBennett

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#individual#suicide#rape#strong woman#tattoo#slum#funeral#alcohol#tradition#approved school #loss of loved one#despair#indigenous#ghetto#violent husband#new zealand#maori#lack of prospects#maori tradition#teacher#youth gang#crush#domestic violence#rebellious youth#alcohol abuse#incest#unemployment#auckland

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