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Rapa Nui

  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.1K
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Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
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Love between the representatives of two warring tribes changes the balance of power on the whole remote island.Love between the representatives of two warring tribes changes the balance of power on the whole remote island.Love between the representatives of two warring tribes changes the balance of power on the whole remote island.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writers
    • Kevin Reynolds(story)
    • Tim Rose Price(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jason Scott Lee
    • Esai Morales
    • Sandrine Holt
  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writers
    • Kevin Reynolds(story)
    • Tim Rose Price(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jason Scott Lee
    • Esai Morales
    • Sandrine Holt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Rapa Nui (1994)
    Sandrine Holt in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Rapa Nui (1994)
    Rapa Nui (1994)
    Rapa Nui (1994)
    Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
    Jason Scott Lee in Rapa Nui (1994)

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    Jason Scott Lee
    Jason Scott Lee
    • Noro
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Make
    Sandrine Holt
    Sandrine Holt
    • Ramana
    Eru Potaka Dewes
    • Ariki-mau
    Emilio Tuki Hito
    • Messenger
    Gordon Hatfield
    Gordon Hatfield
    • Riro
    Frenxa Reuben
    • Heke
    Hori Ahipene
    • Overseer
    Chiefy Elkington
    • Fisherman
    Ruihana Rewa
    • Old Woman
    George Henare
    George Henare
    • Tupa
    Rawiri Paratene
    Rawiri Paratene
    • Priest
    Pete Smith
    Pete Smith
    • Priest
    Mario Gaoa
    • Short Ears
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Short Ears
    Willie Davis
    • Short Ears
    Lawrence Makoare
    Lawrence Makoare
    • Atta
    Te Whatanui Skipwith
    • Old Short Ears
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writers
      • Kevin Reynolds(story) (screenplay)
      • Tim Rose Price(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While film critic Gene Siskel thought that the egg hunt was ridiculous, the ritual did indeed exist as part of the Birdman Cult.
    • Goofs
      The Rapa Nui had long abandoned carving moai by the time of the Cult of the Birdman.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The River Wild/Jason's Lyric/Ed Wood/The Scout/Rapa Nui (1994)

    User reviews28

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    7/10
    I watched it in theaters in 1994
    And I can tell the story was compelling and the cinematography was great. Historically accurate? I don't think so but that is beyond the point since we do know anything about for sure about Easter Island. My opinion is that anyway the screenplay gives a plausible explanation of why the island became as such. It's bit like Apocalypto before apocalypto with less violence.
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    • marno76
    • Jun 7, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Elveda cennet
    • Filming locations
      • Easter Island, Chile
    • Production companies
      • Majestic Films International
      • Newcomm
      • RCS
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $305,070
    • Gross worldwide
      • $305,070
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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