Once Were Warriors (1994)
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.
Director:
Lee Tamahori
Writer:
Riwia Brown
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Rena Owen as Beth Heke |
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Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke |
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Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke |
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Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke |
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Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke |
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Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke |
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Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke |
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Cliff Curtis as Bully |
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Pete Smith as Dooley |
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George Henare as Bennett |
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Mere Boynton as Mavis |
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Shannon Williams as Toot |
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Calvin Tuteao as Taka |
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Ray Bishop as King Hitter |
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Ian Mune as Judge |
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Robert Pollock as Policeman |
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Donald V. Allen as Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen) |
| Writing | Alan Duff | Author |
| Sound | Murray McNabb | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Lee Tamahori | Director |
| Sound | Ray Beentjes | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Murray Grindlay | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Debra East | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Don Selwyn | Casting |
| Art | Michael Kane | Set Designer |
| Camera | Stuart Dryburgh | Director of Photography |
| Production | Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Editing | Michael Horton | Editor |
| Writing | Riwia Brown | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Deirdre Haworth | Makeup Artist |
| Visual Effects | Brian Scadden | Visual Effects |
