
Once Were Warriors
1994 • 99 min
7.4
518
Directors:
Lee Tamahori
Their people once were warriors. But once... was a long time ago.
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.
Drama
Cast

Rena Owen
Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
N/A
Rachael Morris Jr.
Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis
Bully

Pete Smith
Dooley

George Henare
Bennett

Mere Boynton
Mavis

Shannon Williams
Toot



