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Once Were Warriors

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
Sep 2, 1994 · 1h 39m
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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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CAST

Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis
Bully
Directed by Lee Tamahori

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$950,000
Revenue
$6,700,000
Production
Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Country
NZ

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