Once Were Warriors

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

99 mins
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.

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Ray Bishop

King Hitter

Donald V. Allen

Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)

Lee Tamahori

Director

Riwia Brown

Screenplay

Alan Duff

Author

Murray Grindlay

Original Music Composer

Murray McNabb

Original Music Composer

Stuart Dryburgh

Director of Photography

Don Selwyn

Casting

Michael Kane

Set Designer

Debra East

Makeup Artist

Deirdre Haworth

Makeup Artist

Ray Beentjes

Sound Designer

Brian Scadden

Visual Effects

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