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Once Were Warriors was an internationally successful film that honestly opened the eyes of cinema goers to an unexamined aspect of modern New Zealand life. Lee Tamahori's visceral and hard hitting depiction of gang and domestic violence amongst an urban Māori whānau was adapted from the best-selling Alan Duff novel by screenwriter Riwia Brown. Produced by Robin Scholes, the film provided career-defining roles for Temuera Morrison and Rena Owen as Jake the Mus and Beth Heke.
This is a brutal tale of an urban Māori whānau falling apart as patriarch Jake abuses his rage and Beth struggles to hold the family together in a South Auckland slum. The important film captured the attention of not only "shaken and silent" ...
"Where the fuck is everyone!" bellows Jake Heke aka Jake the Muss (Temuera Morrison) as he swaggers onto the screen and into the New Zealand consciousness, via Once Were ...
The adaptation of Alan Duff's book and the development of the screenplay for Once Were Warriors was one of the most challenging and yet creative times of my early writing career.
Following a chance meeting with ...
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I heard that there was a sequel to once were warriors. I think the name of is (something) of the broken hearted. If this is correct what is the correct name of the sequel?
The movie was never banned in the USA or anywhere else. It had a wide US theatrical release with enthusiastic reviews. Particular praise was given to the performances of Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison.
Hi, is it rumour or truth that this movie was banned in the USA shortly after release?
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Television, 2005 (Excerpts)
Featuring actor Taungaroa Emile and written by Riwia Brown
Short Film, 1967 (Full Length)
A short film about urbanisation of the Māori people
Television, 1994 (Full Length Episode)
Features Tem Morrison as Dr Ropata
Film, 1983 (Trailer and Excerpts)
Utu's priest-decapitation scene inspired "what's the time Mr Wolf?" song lyrics
Short Film, 1983 (Full Length)
Julian Arahanga made his screen debut in the TV drama
Television, 1995 (Full Length Episode)
Rena Owen stars in this TV mini-series
Television, 2011 (Full Length Episode)
A documentary about a support organisation for victims of domestic violence
Television, 1979 (Full Length)
A 1979 teleplay about urban Māori alienated from their iwi roots
Judged one of the 10 Best Films of the Year
The Melbourne Age, Melbourne Sunday Herald, Sunday Age
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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The synopsis and credits are included
Brenda Leeuwenberg
Posted at 08.12AM - 06.06.2010
The sequel is "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted". You can find out more about it here: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/what-becomes-of-the-broken-hearted-1999