Once Were Warriors (1994)
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: September 2, 1994
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Rena Owen - Beth Heke
- Temuera Morrison - Jake Heke
- Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell - Grace Heke
- Julian Arahanga - Nig Heke
- Taungaroa Emile - Mark 'Boogie' Heke
- Rachael Morris Jr. - Polly Heke
- Joseph Kairau - Huata Heke
- Cliff Curtis - Bully
- Pete Smith - Dooley
- George Henare - Bennett
Screenplay
- Riwia Brown (Screenplay)
- Alan Duff (Author)
Music: Murray McNabb, Murray Grindlay
Cinematography: Stuart Dryburgh
Editing: Michael Horton
Production: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Budget: $950,000
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
individual, suicide, rape, strong woman, tattoo, slum, funeral, alcohol, tradition, approved school , loss of loved one, despair, indigenous, ghetto, violent husband
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Were Warriors about?
- In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
- Who directed Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors was directed by Lee Tamahori.
- Who stars in Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors stars Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile, Rachael Morris Jr..
- How long is Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors had a budget of $950,000.
- How much did Once Were Warriors gross?
- Once Were Warriors grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Once Were Warriors produced?
- Once Were Warriors was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Once Were Warriors?
- The themes of Once Were Warriors include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.