Bibliograph

Once were warriors., a Communicado film in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon Studios, [and] New Zealand on Air ; screenplay, Riwia Brown ; producer, Robin Scholes ; director, Lee Tamahori, Widescreen

Type

Label

Once were warriors., a Communicado film in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon Studios, [and] New Zealand on Air ; screenplay, Riwia Brown ; producer, Robin Scholes ; director, Lee Tamahori, Widescreen

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rated R

Main title

Once were warriors.

Oclc number

54016753

Responsibility statement

a Communicado film in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon Studios, [and] New Zealand on Air ; screenplay, Riwia Brown ; producer, Robin Scholes ; director, Lee Tamahori

Runtime

102

Summary

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

Technique

live action

resource.version

Widescreen

Classification