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Once Were Warriors

1994 1h 42m English 7.9
Action, Crime, Drama
Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his family. The movie follows a period of several weeks in the family's life showing Jake's frequent outburst of violence and the effect that this has on his family. The youngest son is in trouble with the police and may be put into a foster home while the elder son is about to join a street gang. Jake's daughter has her own serious problems which are a key element in the plot.—Chris Maslin

Cast

Cliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis
as Bully
Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison
as Jake Heke
Rena Owen
Rena Owen
as Beth Heke
Jessica Wilcox
Jessica Wilcox
as Policewoman

Screenshots

Movie screenshot
Movie screenshot
Movie screenshot

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