The Dead Lands (2014)
Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa, Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden “Dead Lands” and forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
Director: Toa Fraser
Genre: Adventure, Action
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 4, 2014
Cast
- James Rolleston - Hongi
- Lawrence Makoare - The Warrior
- Te Kohe Tuhaka - Wirepa
- Xavier Horan - Rangi
- Raukura Turei - Mehe
- George Henare - Tane
- Rena Owen - Grandmother
- Pana Hema-Taylor - Mana
- Calvin Tuteao - Ka
- Jamus Webster - Tahi
Screenplay
Music: Don McGlashan
Editing: Dan Kircher
Production: General Film Corporation, XYZ Films, Lipsync Productions, Day Tripper Films
Country: New Zealand, United Kingdom
Language: Maori
Box Office: $5,240
Original Language: mi
Keywords
new zealand, maori, revenge, historical society, tribal warfare
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead Lands about?
- Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa, Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden “Dead Lands” and forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
- Who directed The Dead Lands?
- The Dead Lands was directed by Toa Fraser.
- Who stars in The Dead Lands?
- The Dead Lands stars James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Xavier Horan, Raukura Turei, George Henare.
- How long is The Dead Lands?
- The Dead Lands has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead Lands?
- The Dead Lands is a Adventure, Action film.
- How much did The Dead Lands gross?
- The Dead Lands grossed $5,240 worldwide.
- Where was The Dead Lands produced?
- The Dead Lands was produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom.