Once Were Warriors
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
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Overview
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.
Box Office$1,608,570
Awards22 wins & 7 nominations total
Cast
Rena OwenBeth Heke
Temuera MorrisonJake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellGrace Heke
Julian ArahangaNig Heke
Taungaroa EmileMark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.Polly Heke
Joseph KairauHuata Heke
Cliff CurtisBully
Pete SmithDooley
George HenareBennett
Mere BoyntonMavis
Shannon WilliamsTootCrew
DirectorLee Tamahori
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Details
Release DateSeptember 2, 1994
Budget$950,000
Revenue$6,700,000
LanguagesEnglish, Maori
StudiosAvalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
