War Adventure Drama History
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
Directed by
Geoff Murphy
Written by
Keith Aberdein, Geoff Murphy
Martyn Sanderson
Vicar
Erin Blackwell
Tiny
Ian Watkin
Doorman
John Bach
Belcher
John Malcolm
Tatooist
Bruno Lawrence
Williamson
Tim Shadbolt
Photographer
Ilona Rodgers
Emily
Wi Kuki Kaa
Wiremu
Anzac Wallace
Te Wheke
Tim Elliott
Col. Elliot
Kelly Johnson
Lt. Scott
Faenza Reuben
Hersare
Tom Poata
Puni
Tania Bristowe
Kura
Dick Puanaki
Eru
Sean Duffy
Cpl. Jones
Connie Gilbert
Woman By Fire
George Waaka
James
Stephen Tozer
Capt. Rogers
Rawiri
Spy
Desmoine Swan
Spy's Friend
Betty MacKay
Organist
Awatea Mita
Wikhoein
Puni Rangiaho
Wikhoein's Mother
Robin Ruakere
Militiaman
Al Ford
Wagon Driver
Bill Juliff
Bellringer
Trish Howie
Peter Rowell
Frank Taurua

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