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Once Were Warriors(1994)
Status: Released
Date: 1994-09-02
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467 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, Maori.
Countries:
New Zealand
Budget: $950,000.00
Revenue: $6,700,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Avalon Studios
Fish Entertainment
Movie: Once Were Warriors
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
Pete Smith
Dooley
George Henare
Bennett
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