Once Were Warriors

“Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago”

7.4/ 10 491 votes 1994-09-02 1h 39m 1 popularity

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

Director: Lee Tamahori

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Budget

$950,000

Revenue

$7M

Cast

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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

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