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The Patriarch

Original title: Mahana
  • 20162016
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
963
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Nancy Brunning and Temuera Morrison in The Patriarch (2016)
Drama
From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
963
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lee Tamahori
  • Writers
    • John Collee(screenplay)
    • Witi Ihimaera(novel "Bulibasha: King of the Gypsies")
  • Stars
    • Temuera Morrison
    • Akuhata Keefe
    • Nancy Brunning
  • Director
    • Lee Tamahori
  • Writers
    • John Collee(screenplay)
    • Witi Ihimaera(novel "Bulibasha: King of the Gypsies")
  • Stars
    • Temuera Morrison
    • Akuhata Keefe
    • Nancy Brunning
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

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    Temuera Morrison and Akuhata Keefe at an event for The Patriarch (2016)
    Temuera Morrison at an event for The Patriarch (2016)
    Temuera Morrison in The Patriarch (2016)
    Temuera Morrison in The Patriarch (2016)
    Nancy Brunning and Sienna MacKinlay in The Patriarch (2016)
    Nancy Brunning and Sienna MacKinlay in The Patriarch (2016)
    Maria Walker, Regan Taylor, Akuhata Keefe, and Sienna MacKinlay in The Patriarch (2016)
    Nancy Brunning and Sienna MacKinlay in The Patriarch (2016)

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    Temuera Morrison
    Temuera Morrison
    • Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
    Akuhata Keefe
    • Simeon Mahana
    Nancy Brunning
    Nancy Brunning
    • Ramona Mahana
    Jim Moriarty
    • Rupeni Poata
    Regan Taylor
    • Joshua Mahana
    Maria Walker
    Maria Walker
    • Huria Mahana
    Sienna MacKinlay
    • Gloria Mahana
    Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara
    • Hope Mahana
    Kyra McRae
    • Faith Mahana
    Eds Eramiha
    Eds Eramiha
    • Pani
    Ngahuia Piripi
    Ngahuia Piripi
    • Miriam Mahana
    Matariki Whatarau
    • Mohi
    Miriama McDowell
    Miriama McDowell
    • Aunt Saphora
    Aroha Rawson
    Aroha Rawson
    • Aunt Ruth
    Yvonne Porter
    • Poppy Poata
    Te Kohe Tuhaka
    Te Kohe Tuhaka
    • Caesar Poata
    James Tito
    • Hone
    Mark Ruka
    • Maatiu
    • Director
      • Lee Tamahori
    • Writers
      • John Collee(screenplay)
      • Witi Ihimaera(novel "Bulibasha: King of the Gypsies")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Barbers Elaine and Calab are from Vinny's Barber Shop Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand.
    • Connections
      Features 3:10 to Yuma (1957)

    User reviews7

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    9/10
    Loved It
    Nothing not to like about this native New Zealand tale.
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    • crumpytv
    • Dec 20, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2016 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Languages
      • English
      • Maori
    • Also known as
      • Aile Reisi
    • Filming locations
      • Minniesdale Chapel, 59 Shegadeen Rd, Wharehine, Auckland, New Zealand(exterior of church for wedding)
    • Production company
      • The Patriarch Limited
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $914,715
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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