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1994

Once Were Warriors

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.

Credits

Director

Lee Tamahori

Producer

Robin Scholes

Writer

Riwia Brown

Cinematographer

Stuart Dryburgh

Composers

Murray McNabb , Murray Grindlay

Cast

Rena Owen , Temuera Morrison , Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell , Julian Arahanga , Taungaroa Emile , Rachael Morris Jr. , Joseph Kairau , Cliff Curtis , Pete Smith , George Henare

Studios

New Zealand Film Commission , NZ on Air , Avalon Studios , Fish Entertainment

Genre

Drama

Posters

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Once Were Warriors (1994) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Once Were Warriors (1994) international poster - US
US international
Once Were Warriors (1994) character poster - US
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Once Were Warriors (1994) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Once Were Warriors (1994) imax poster - US
US imax

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