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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.

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Once Were Warriors

September 2, 1994
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Cast (17)

Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke
Pete Smith
Dooley
Ray Bishop
King Hitter
Ian Mune
Judge
Robert Pollock
Policeman
Donald V. Allen
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)

Crew (14)

Directing

Lee Tamahori
Director

Writing

Alan Duff
Author
Riwia Brown
Screenplay

Production

Don Selwyn
Casting
Robin Scholes
Producer

Sound

Ray Beentjes
Sound Designer
Murray Grindlay
Original Music Composer
Murray McNabb
Original Music Composer

Art

Michael Kane
Set Designer

Camera

Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Debra East
Makeup Artist
Deirdre Haworth
Makeup Artist

Crew

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Editing

Lighting

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Visual Effects

Brian Scadden
Visual Effects