Poster for the movie Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

1994 • 99 minutes
Drama

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.

Picture of Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Picture of Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Picture of Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Picture of Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Picture of Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Picture of Rachael Morris Jr.

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Picture of Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Picture of Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Picture of Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Dooley

Picture of George Henare

George Henare

Bennett

Picture of Mere Boynton

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Picture of Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams

Toot

Picture of Calvin Tuteao

Calvin Tuteao

Taka

Picture of Ray Bishop

Ray Bishop

King Hitter

Picture of Ian Mune

Ian Mune

Judge

Picture of Robert Pollock

Robert Pollock

Policeman

Picture of Donald V. Allen

Donald V. Allen

Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)