Once Were Warriors (1994)
In a poor suburb of Auckland, Jake and Beth Heke live a life defined by drunken parties, unstable friendships, and confrontations with authorities. Jake, a complex man with a rascal's charm, is weighted down by a quick temper, alcoholism, and an evil streak of male entitlement. Beth's beauty has been scarred by broken dreams and Jake's beefy fists. Yet her inner strength and desire to save her family make her the solid center around which this story of tragedy and hope is constructed.
Primary Title
- Once Were Warriors
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 17 August 2014
Release Year
- 1994
Start Time
- 21 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 20
Duration
- 110:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- In a poor suburb of Auckland, Jake and Beth Heke live a life defined by drunken parties, unstable friendships, and confrontations with authorities. Jake, a complex man with a rascal's charm, is weighted down by a quick temper, alcoholism, and an evil streak of male entitlement. Beth's beauty has been scarred by broken dreams and Jake's beefy fists. Yet her inner strength and desire to save her family make her the solid center around which this story of tragedy and hope is constructed.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Feature films--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Drama
- Families--New Zealand--Drama
- Family violence--New Zealand--Drama
Genres
- Drama
Contributors
- Lee Tamahori (Director)
- Riwia Brown (Writer)
- Alan Duff (Writer)
- Rena Owen (Actor)
- Temuera Morrison (Actor)
- Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell (Actor)
- Cliff Curtis (Actor)
- Julian Arahanga (Actor)
- Taungaroa Emile (Actor)
- Rachael Morris Jr. (Actor)
- Joseph Kairau (Actor)
- George Henare (Actor)
- Calvin Tuteao (Actor)
- Ian Mune (Actor)
- Mere Boynton (Actor)
- Robin Scholes (Producer)
- Murray Grindlay (Composer)
- Murray McNabb (Composer)
- Stuart Dryburgh (Cinematographer)
- Michael Horton (Editor)
- Communicado (Production Unit)
- New Zealand Film Commission (Funder)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Feature films--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Drama
- Families--New Zealand--Drama
- Family violence--New Zealand--Drama