7.9
Once Were Warriors
CrimeDramaR
"Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago"
Duration
1h 39mRelease
2 Sept 1994Country
New Zealand
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
Plot
A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.
Cast
Rena OwenTemuera MorrisonMamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10Rotten Tomatoes: 93%Metacritic: 77/100
Details
Director
Lee Tamahori
Writers
Riwia BrownAlan Duff
Revenue
$6,700,000Budget
$950,000Awards
22 wins & 7 nominations totalTrailer
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