Once Were Warriors
September 2, 1994
99 minutes
7.4
Drama

Once Were Warriors

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.

Trailer
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)
Pete Smith
(Dooley)
George Henare
(Bennett)
Mere Boynton
(Mavis)
Shannon Williams
(Toot)
Calvin Tuteao
(Taka)
Ray Bishop
(King Hitter)
Ian Mune
(Judge)
Robert Pollock
(Policeman)
Donald V. Allen
(Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen))