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Utu (1984)

R  118 min  -  Adventure | Drama | History   -  27 June 1984 (France)
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In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Maori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty... See full summary »

Director:

Geoff Murphy

Writers:

Keith Aberdein, Geoff Murphy

Stars:

Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence and Tim Elliott
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anzac Wallace Anzac Wallace ...
Te Wheke
Bruno Lawrence Bruno Lawrence ...
Williamson
Tim Elliott Tim Elliott ...
Col. Elliot
Kelly Johnson Kelly Johnson ...
Lt. Scott
Wi Kuki Kaa Wi Kuki Kaa ...
Wiremu
Tania Bristowe Tania Bristowe ...
Kura
Ilona Rodgers Ilona Rodgers ...
Emily Williamson
Merata Mita Merata Mita ...
Matu
Faenza Reuben Faenza Reuben ...
Hersare
Tom Poata Tom Poata ...
Puni
Martyn Sanderson Martyn Sanderson ...
Vicar
John Bach John Bach ...
Belcher
Dick Puanaki Dick Puanaki ...
Eru
Sean Duffy Sean Duffy ...
Cpl. Jones
Ian Watkin Ian Watkin ...
Doorman
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Storyline

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. Written by Brian Rawnsley <rawnsleb@natlib.govt.nz>  

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Revenge | New Zealand | 1860s | Warrior | Treaty  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | History | War

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Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hämnden See more »

Filming Locations:

New Zealand

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Glitteron See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Anzac Wallace, who plays the role of the Maori militant, was previously a trade union leader and had never acted before See more »

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Referenced in Undead (2003) See more »