Once Were Warriors
1994 · Movie · R · 99 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Based on Once Were Warriors
Also known as Nous Étions guerriers
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Details
- Years
- 1994
- Release date
- 1994-09-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 99 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (491 votes)
Themes
- individual
- suicide
- rape
- strong woman
- tattoo
- slum
- funeral
- alcohol
- tradition
- approved school
- loss of loved one
- despair
- +16 more
Cast & crew
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
Joseph Kairau
as Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis
as Bully
Pete Smith
as Dooley
George Henare
as Bennett
Directed by Lee Tamahori