Summaries

In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.

In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Maori 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.—Brian Rawnsley <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • warrior
  • 1860s
  • maori
  • new zealand
  • aboriginal western
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
Release date Dec 31, 1982
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin New Zealand
Language English
Filming locations New Zealand
Production companies New Zealand Film Commission Utu Productions

Box office

Gross worldwide $1650

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 58m
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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