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Once Were Warriors (1994)

Movie ★ 7.4 99 min

Drama

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.

Lee Tamahori Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 2, 1994
Runtime
99 min
Rating
R
Budget
$950,000
Box office
$6.7M
IMDb
tt0110729
Language
,
Studio
Avalon Studios, , NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Rena Owen Rena Owen Beth Heke Temuera Morrison Temuera Morrison Jake Heke Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell Grace Heke Julian Arahanga Julian Arahanga Nig Heke Taungaroa Emile Taungaroa Emile Mark 'Boogie' Heke Rachael Morris Jr. Rachael Morris Jr. Polly Heke Joseph Kairau Joseph Kairau Huata Heke Cliff Curtis Cliff Curtis Bully Pete Smith Pete Smith Dooley George Henare George Henare Bennett Mere Boynton Mere Boynton Mavis Shannon Williams Shannon Williams Toot Calvin Tuteao Calvin Tuteao Taka Ray Bishop Ray Bishop King Hitter Ian Mune Ian Mune Judge Robert Pollock Robert Pollock Policeman Donald V. Allen Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)

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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.
When was Once Were Warriors released?
Once Were Warriors is a 1994 drama film.
Where can I watch Once Were Warriors?
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