Once Were Warriors
1994A 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.
Acted in
Rena Owen
as Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
as Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
as Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
as Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
as Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
as Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau
as Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis
as Bully
Pete Smith
as Dooley
George Henare
as Bennett
Mere Boynton
as Mavis
Shannon Williams
as Toot
Calvin Tuteao
as Taka
Ray Bishop
as King Hitter
Ian Mune
as Judge
Robert Pollock
as Policeman
Donald V. Allen
as Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)