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Once Were Warriors

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, September 2 1994
30 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Rena OwenRena Owen
Rena Owen was
32 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Beth Heke'.
Sun, Jul 22 1962
Portrait of Temuera MorrisonTemuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison was
33 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Jake Heke'.
Mon, Dec 26 1960
Portrait of Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellMamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Grace Heke'.
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Portrait of Julian ArahangaJulian Arahanga
Julian Arahanga was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Nig Heke'.
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Portrait of Taungaroa EmileTaungaroa Emile
Taungaroa Emile was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Mark 'Boogie' Heke'.
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Portrait of Rachael Morris Jr.Rachael Morris Jr.
Rachael Morris Jr. was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Polly Heke'.
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Portrait of Joseph KairauJoseph Kairau
Joseph Kairau was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Huata Heke'.
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Portrait of Cliff CurtisCliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis was
26 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Bully'.
Sat, Jul 27 1968
Portrait of Pete SmithPete Smith
Pete Smith was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Dooley'.
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Portrait of George HenareGeorge Henare
George Henare was
48 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Bennett'.
Tue, Sep 11 1945
Portrait of Mere BoyntonMere Boynton
Mere Boynton was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Mavis'.
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Portrait of Shannon WilliamsShannon Williams
Shannon Williams was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Toot'.
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Portrait of Calvin TuteaoCalvin Tuteao
Calvin Tuteao was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Taka'.
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Portrait of Ray BishopRay Bishop
Ray Bishop was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'King Hitter'.
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Portrait of Ian MuneIan Mune
Ian Mune was
53 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Judge'.
Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Robert PollockRobert Pollock
Robert Pollock was
42 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Policeman'.
Sun, Sep 16 1951

Crew

Portrait of Lee TamahoriLee Tamahori
Lee Tamahori was
44 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Director'
Sat, Apr 22 1950
Portrait of Stuart DryburghStuart Dryburgh
Stuart Dryburgh was
42 in Once Were Warriors
as 'Director of Photography'
Sun, Mar 30 1952
Portrait of Riwia BrownRiwia Brown
Riwia Brown was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of Robin ScholesRobin Scholes
Robin Scholes was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Michael HortonMichael Horton
Michael Horton was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Murray McNabbMurray McNabb
Murray McNabb was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Original Music Composer'
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Portrait of Murray GrindlayMurray Grindlay
Murray Grindlay was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Original Music Composer'
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Portrait of Don SelwynDon Selwyn
Don Selwyn was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Alan DuffAlan Duff
Alan Duff was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Author'
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Portrait of Ray BeentjesRay Beentjes
Ray Beentjes was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Sound Designer'
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Portrait of Michael KaneMichael Kane
Michael Kane was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Set Designer'
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Portrait of Debra EastDebra East
Debra East was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Deirdre HaworthDeirdre Haworth
Deirdre Haworth was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Brian ScaddenBrian Scadden
Brian Scadden was
>> in Once Were Warriors
as 'Visual Effects'
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