Utu
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Maori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
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Utu
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 27, 1984
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
War, Adventure, Drama, History
User Score
70%
Original Title
Utu
Production Companies
Utu Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Director
Geoff Murphy
Description
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Maori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
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