Once Were Warriors
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.
Top Billed Cast
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Featured Crew
Alan Duff
Author
Murray McNabb
Original Music Composer
Lee Tamahori
Director
Ray Beentjes
Sound Designer
Murray Grindlay
Original Music Composer
Debra East
Makeup Artist
Don Selwyn
Casting
Michael Kane
Set Designer
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Robin Scholes
Producer
Michael Horton
Editor
Riwia Brown
Screenplay
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