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Once Were Warriors is a 1994 New Zealand drama film based on New Zealand author Alan Duff's bestselling 1990 first novel. The film tells the story of the Hekes, an urban Māori family, and their problems with poverty, alcoholism, and domestic violence, mostly brought on by the patriarch Jake. The film was directed by Lee Tamahori and stars Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis.
Original Release
09/14/1994
US Release
02/24/1995
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rena Owen | Beth Heke |
| Temuera Morrison | Jake Heke |
| Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell | Grace Heke |
| Julian Arahanga | Nig Heke |
| Taungaroa Emile | Boogie Heke / Mark 'Boogie' Heke |
| Rachael Morris Jr. | Polly Heke |
| Joseph Kairau | Huata Heke |
| Cliff Curtis | Bully |
| Pete Smith | Dooley |
| George Henare | Bennett |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rena Owen | Beth Heke |
| Temuera Morrison | Jake Heke |
| Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell | Grace Heke |
| Julian Arahanga | Nig Heke |
| Taungaroa Emile | Boogie Heke / 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 (Gang Leader) / Taka |
| Ray Bishop | King Hitter (in pub) / King Hitter |
| Ian Mune | Judge |
| Te Whatanui Skipwith | Te Tupaea |
| Rangi Motu | Matawai |
| Robert Pollock | Policeman |
| Jessica Wilcox | Policewoman |
| Stephen Hall | Prosecuting Officer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Andrew Mason | Producer |
Editors
