
Once Were Warriors ( 1994 )
"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."
★7.4 /10 (461.0)
99 min ● Sep 2, 1994 ● English
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.
Top 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

Mere Boynton
Mavis

Shannon Williams
Toot

Calvin Tuteao
Taka

Ray Bishop
King Hitter

Ian Mune
Judge

Robert Pollock
Policeman
Donald V. Allen
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)
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