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Once Were Warriors (1994)

US:: R Drama

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.

Updated May 9 2020

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1995-09-14

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Runtime: 99 mins Revenue: $1,608,570 Rating: 7.5 Tag Line: A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

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

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