1994
7.4 (442 votes)
1h 39m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Avalon Studios
New Zealand Film Commission
NZ on Air
Fish Entertainment
New Zealand Film Commission
NZ on Air
Fish Entertainment
Once Were Warriors
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Lee Tamahori
Screenplay: Riwia Brown
Producer: Robin Scholes
Director of Photography: Stuart Dryburgh
Top 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
Videos
Official Trailer
