Once Were Warriors

Film · 1994 TMDB 7.4 518 votes

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.

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Directed by

Lee Tamahori

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Avalon Studios New Zealand Film Commission NZ on Air Fish Entertainment

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Rena OwenBeth Heke

Temuera MorrisonJake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellGrace Heke

Julian ArahangaNig Heke

Taungaroa EmileMark 'Boogie' Heke R Rachael Morris Jr.Polly Heke

Joseph KairauHuata Heke

Cliff CurtisBully

Pete SmithDooley

George HenareBennett

Mere BoyntonMavis

Shannon WilliamsToot

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Release date 1994-09-02

Countries New Zealand

Production & box office Budget $950K · Box office $6.7M

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