Once Were Warriors 30 years old

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

Once Were Warriors

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.

Credits

Once Were Warriors Cast

Name Character
Temuera Morrison He was 34, now 63 years old as Jake Heke
Cliff Curtis He was 27, now 56 years old as Bully
George Henare He was 50, now 79 years old as Bennett
Rachael Morris, Jr. as Polly Heke
Rena Owen She was 33, now 62 years old as Beth Heke
Ian Mune He was 54, now 83 years old as Judge
Calvin Tuteao He was 42, now 71 years old as Taka
Pete Smith as Dooley
Robert Pollock He was 120, 82 years old when he died as Policeman
Julian Arahanga He was 22, now 51 years old as Nig Heke
Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke
Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Shannon Williams as Toot
Ray Bishop He was 39, now 69 years old as King Hitter
Mere Boynton as Mavis
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell She was 17, now 46 years old as Grace Heke

Once Were Warriors Crew

Name Department
Michael Horton as Editor. He was 31 (now 60) years old Editing
Robin Scholes as Producer. Production
Murray Grindlay as Original Music Composer. Sound
Murray McNabb as Original Music Composer. He was 48 (66) years old when He died Sound
Stuart Dryburgh as Director of Photography. He was 43 (now 72) years old Camera
Debra East as Makeup Artist. Costume & Make-Up
Deirdre Haworth as Makeup Artist. Costume & Make-Up
Ray Beentjes as Sound Designer. Sound
Once Were Warriors poster
Once Were Warriors (30 years)

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

  • Release day: Friday, September 02, 1994
  • Runtime: 99 minutes
  • Revenue: 1608570.00