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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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 2, 1994
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama
User Score
74%
Original Title
Once Were Warriors
Production Companies
Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Director
Lee Tamahori
Budget
$950,000
Revenue
$6,700,000
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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