Once Were Warriors

Lee Tamahori
1994-09-02

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
7.4
99 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Rena Owen Beth Heke Unowned
Temuera Morrison Jake Heke Unowned
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell Grace Heke Unowned
Julian Arahanga Nig Heke Unowned
Taungaroa Emile Mark 'Boogie' Heke Unowned
Rachael Morris Jr. Polly Heke Unowned
Joseph Kairau Huata Heke Unowned
Cliff Curtis Bully Unowned
Pete Smith Dooley Unowned
George Henare Bennett Unowned
Mere Boynton Mavis Unowned
Shannon Williams Toot Unowned
Calvin Tuteao Taka Unowned
Ray Bishop King Hitter Unowned
Ian Mune Judge Unowned
Robert Pollock Policeman Unowned