Once Were Warriors
"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."
1994-09-02
7.378
en 99mDrama
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.
Once Were Warriors Collection
View CollectionDirector
Lee Tamahori
Screenplay
Riwia Brown
Author
Alan Duff
Producer
Robin Scholes
Original Music Composer
Murray Grindlay
Original Music Composer
Murray McNabb
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$6,700,000Budget
$950,000Countries
- New Zealand
Companies
- Avalon Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission
- NZ on Air
- Fish Entertainment
