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In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.
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- TriviaIncluded among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.
- Quotes
Wiremu: Behold this gun, crafted in America. This gun was gifted to this officer by a high born pakeha as a reward for saving the life of his son. If I squeeze the trigger a lightning flash will split the heavens asunder and the very earth will shake beneath your feet! When this gun fires its reverbarations will be felt in the most distant heavens! This weapon is imbued with the spirit! There is no greater gun in existence!
- Alternate versionsOriginal New Zealand version runs 118 minutes; US version was cut to 105 minutes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Making Utu (1983)
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definitely worth a look
This movie might remind you of "Dances With Wolves." I enjoyed it, and thought it gave a good insight into Maori history and culture.
Leonard Maltin gave it a less-than-appealing review while another book loved it. I rank it more in the middle and more towards the "other book" with the second half redeeming it.
If you are into something different, try out this New Zealand western. I am a HUGE fan of kiwi actor Bruno Lawrence (Williamson in this film). I recommend it.
*** out of ****
Leonard Maltin gave it a less-than-appealing review while another book loved it. I rank it more in the middle and more towards the "other book" with the second half redeeming it.
If you are into something different, try out this New Zealand western. I am a HUGE fan of kiwi actor Bruno Lawrence (Williamson in this film). I recommend it.
*** out of ****
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- Jan 3, 2001
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- Gross worldwide
- $715
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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