Once Were Warriors (1995)

"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."
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Once Were Warriors
StarringRena OwenTemuera MorrisonMamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
DirectorLee Tamahori
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R 1 hr 39 minSep 14th, 1995DramaOnce Were Warriors Collection PosterPart of Once Were Warriors Collection
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Plot
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.

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A drama about a Maori family in a city in New Zealand.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 14th, 1995 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 8th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$950,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$6,700,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
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