

Once Were Warriors (1994)
Drama
- 2h 39m
74 %
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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.
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.
Top Billed 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
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