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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 OwenRena Owen was 32 in Once Were Warriors as 'Beth Heke'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 22 1962
Portrait of Temuera MorrisonTemuera MorrisonTemuera Morrison was 33 in Once Were Warriors as 'Jake Heke'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 26 1960
Portrait of Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellMamaengaroa Kerr-BellMamaengaroa Kerr-Bell was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Grace Heke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julian ArahangaJulian ArahangaJulian Arahanga was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Nig Heke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Taungaroa EmileTaungaroa EmileTaungaroa Emile was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Mark 'Boogie' Heke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rachael Morris Jr.Rachael Morris Jr.Rachael Morris Jr. was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Polly Heke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph KairauJoseph KairauJoseph Kairau was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Huata Heke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cliff CurtisCliff CurtisCliff Curtis was 26 in Once Were Warriors as 'Bully'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 27 1968
Portrait of Pete SmithPete SmithPete Smith was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Dooley'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George HenareGeorge HenareGeorge Henare was 48 in Once Were Warriors as 'Bennett'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 11 1945
Portrait of Mere BoyntonMere BoyntonMere Boynton was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Mavis'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shannon WilliamsShannon WilliamsShannon Williams was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Toot'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Calvin TuteaoCalvin TuteaoCalvin Tuteao was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'Taka'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray BishopRay BishopRay Bishop was >> in Once Were Warriors as 'King Hitter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ian MuneIan MuneIan Mune was 53 in Once Were Warriors as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Robert PollockRobert PollockRobert Pollock was 42 in Once Were Warriors as 'Policeman'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 16 1951
Portrait of Donald V. AllenDonald V. AllenDonald V. Allen was 46 in Once Were Warriors as 'Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 15 1948

Crew

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