A drama about a Maori family lving 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. | ||
| Title | : | Once Were Warriors |
| Release Date | : | 1994-09-02 |
| Runtime | : | |
| Production Countries | : | New Zealand, |
| Production Co. | : | Avalon Studios New Zealand Film Commission New Zealand On Air |
| Genres | : | Drama, |
| Casts | : | Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile, Rachael Morris Jr., Joseph Kairau, Cliff Curtis, Pete Smith, George Henare, Mere Boynton, Shannon Williams, Calvin Tuteao, Ray Bishop, Ian Mune, Robert Pollock, |
| Plot Keywords | : | individual, slum, suicide, tattoo, alcohol, rape, tradition, loss of child, indigenous, despair, violent husband, ghetto, new zealand, maori, strong woman, lack of prospects, maori tradition, funeral, approved school , crush, independent film, teacher, youth gang, domestic violence, violence, rebellious youth, alcohol abuse, incest, unemployment, |
| Alternative Titles | : | L'Ame des guerriers Guerreros de Antaño Nous Étions guerriers |
