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Once Were Warriors

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

Description: A 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.

Genres: Drama

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Budget: $950,000 | Revenue : $6,700,000

Runtime: 99 minutes

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Rena Owen

Played Beth Heke

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Temuera Morrison

Played Jake Heke

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Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Played Grace Heke

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Julian Arahanga

Played Nig Heke

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Taungaroa Emile

Played Mark 'Boogie' Heke

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Rachael Morris Jr.

Played Polly Heke

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Joseph Kairau

Played Huata Heke

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Cliff Curtis

Played Bully

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Pete Smith

Played Dooley

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George Henare

Played Bennett

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Mere Boynton

Played Mavis

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Shannon Williams

Played Toot

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Calvin Tuteao

Played Taka

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Ray Bishop

Played King Hitter

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Ian Mune

Played Judge

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Robert Pollock

Played Policeman

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