Once Were Warriors (film)
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Once Were Warriors is a 1994 New Zealand tragedy film based on New Zealand author Alan Duff's bestselling 1990 first novel. The film tells the story of the Heke family, an urban Māori whānau living in
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Cliff Curtis
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Clifford Vivian Devon Curtis is a New Zealand actor and film producer. After working in theatre, he made his film debut in Jane Campion's Oscar-winning film The Piano, followed by a breakout role in t
Once Were Warriors (film)
…survival of Māori culture against all odds. The film was directed by Lee Tamahori, written by Riwia Brown, and stars Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis. It became the highest-grossing film of all time in New Zealand, and has won numerous awards. Beth had left her small Māori village and, despite her…
Curtis in 2026
Curtis at the 2011 MIPCOM, in Cannes
Curtis at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con