Information
Release DateSeptember 2, 1994
Runtime1h 39m
StatusReleased
Budget$950K
Revenue$7M
ProductionAvalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission + 2 more
LanguagesEnglish, Maori
7.4
451 votesPopularity2
Once Were Warriors
"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."
Synopsis
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
Director
Featured Cast
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
