The Convert (2024)
A fight for peace. A heart at war.
Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: March 14, 2024
Cast
- Guy Pearce - Thomas Munro
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne - Rangimai
- Antonio Te Maioha - Maianui
- Jacqueline McKenzie - Charlotte
- Te Kohe Tuhaka - Captive Warrior
- Lawrence Makoare - Akatarewa
- Dean O'Gorman - Kedgley
- Jared Turner - Castor Samuels
- Kelly Vivian - Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
- Jack Barry - Harris
Screenplay
- Hamish Clayton (Novel)
- Shane Danielsen (Screenplay)
- Lee Tamahori (Screenplay)
- Michael Bennett (Screenstory)
Music: Matteo Zingales
Cinematography: Gin Loane
Editing: Luke Haigh
Production: Jump Film and Television, MBK Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Mister Smith Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Kismet Film Company
Country: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $692,018
Original Language: en
Keywords
new zealand, maori, period piece, 1830s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Convert about?
- Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
- Who directed The Convert?
- The Convert was directed by Lee Tamahori.
- Who stars in The Convert?
- The Convert stars Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Lawrence Makoare.
- How long is The Convert?
- The Convert has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Convert?
- The Convert is a Drama, Action film.
- How much did The Convert gross?
- The Convert grossed $692,018 worldwide.
- Where was The Convert produced?
- The Convert was produced in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom.