
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.
Once Were Warriors
September 2, 1994
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Cast (17)

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)
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
No data availableEditing

Michael Horton
Editor
Lighting
No data availableVisual Effects

Brian Scadden
Visual Effects