Movie Description
Utu
(1984)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Geoff Murphy
- Producer : Don Blakeney,Geoff Murphy
- Writer : Geoff Murphy,Keith Aberdein
- Editor : Michael Horton,Ian John
- Cast : Anzac Wallace,Bruno Lawrence,Tim Elliott,Kelly Johnson,Wi Kuki Kaa,Ilona Rodgers,Merata Mita,Faenza Reuben,John Bach,Tom Poata,Tania Bristowe,Martyn Sanderson,Dick Puanaki,Sean Duffy,Ian Watkin,John Malcolm,Connie Gilbert,George Waaka,Stephen Tozer,Rawiri,Desmoine Swan,Erin Blackwell,Betty MacKay,Awatea Mita,Puni Rangiaho,Robin Ruakere,Tim Shadbolt,Geoff Murphy,Al Ford,Bill Juliff
Cast
Te Wheke
Williamson
Col. Elliot
Lt. Scott
Wiremu
Emily
Matu
Hersare
Belcher
Puni
Kura
Vicar
Eru
Cpl. Jones
Doorman
Tatooist
Woman By Fire
James
Capt. Rogers
Spy
Spy's Friend
Tiny
Organist
Wikhoein
Wikhoein's Mother
Militiaman
Photographer
Wagon Driver
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Bellringer
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Facts
Original TitleUtu
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-06-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 58m
Production CompaniesUtu Productions,New Zealand Film Commission
Genres
- War
- Adventure
- Drama
- History
