Canada / Sep 07, 2023 / Toronto International Film Festival
A fight for peace. A heart at war.
1h 59min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jared Turner | Castor Samuels |
| Kelly Vivian | Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer |
| Jack Barry | Harris |
| Marris Collins | Maianui Elder |
| Duane Evans Jr. | Pahirua |
| Andrew G Hill | Maianui Warrior |
| Renee Lyons | Jane Beauchamp |
| Leonard Mathews | Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior |
| Madeleine McCarthy | Bethany Beauchamp |
| Tania Nolan | Mrs. Webster |
| Peata Panoho | Maianui Medicine Woman |
| Ariki Salvation-Turner | Uenuku |
| Mark Sole | Boyd |
| ___ | Petrie |
| Whiu Tomika | Aorangi |
| Giorgi Tughushi | Military |
| Will Wallace | Padgett |
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| Mark Mitchinson | Beauchamp |
| Matthew Chamberlain | De Buin |
| Aidee Walker | Edwina De Buin |
| Eds Eramiha | Te Kauri |
| Richard Falkner | Farrell |
| Matia Mitai | Ratapu |
| Stephen Lovatt | Cornwall |
| Hinetu Dell | Older Woman |
| Venetia Clark | Mother - Mrs. Wallant |
| Quinn Sugrue | Petrie |
| Ocean Michael | Māori Warrior |
Genres
DramaAction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Convert |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Jump Film and Television, MBK Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Mister Smith Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Kismet Film Company |
| Release date | 14 marzo 2024 |
| Executive producer | David Mepham, Maria Logan, Anne Sheehan, David Garrett |
| Production | Bradford Haami, Clement Dunn, Tina Archibald, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Robin Scholes, Te Kohe Tuhaka |
| Writer | Hamish Clayton, Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahori, Michael Bennett |
| Casting | Yvette Reid |
| Editing | Luke Haigh |
| Cinematography | Gin Loane |
| Assistant directors | Gene Keelan, Lee Tamahori |
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| Camera operators | Gin Loane |
| Additional photography | Gin Loane |
| Production design | Guy Moana, Nick Williams |
| Art direction | Guy Moana, Nick Williams |
| Set decoration | Guy Moana, Nick Williams |
| Visual effects | Andrew Mason |
| Stunts | Steve McQuillan, Xavier Horan |
| Music | Matteo Zingales, Tane Upjohn-Beatson |
| Sound | Tane Upjohn-Beatson, Matteo Zingales |
| Costume design | Liz McGregor, Gabrielle Jones |
| Makeup | Liz McGregor, Gabrielle Jones |
| Hairstyling | Liz McGregor, Gabrielle Jones |
| Revenue | 692.018 € |
Release dates
Premiere
United Kingdom / Mar 15, 2024 / Manchester Film Festival
Russia / Jun 06, 2024 / 18+ / «Атмосфера кино», «Arna Media»
Australia / Jun 07, 2024 / MA 15+ / Sydney Film Festival
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France / Oct 02, 2024 / Dinard British & Irish Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Jul 12, 2024 / NR
Theatrical release
Mexico / Mar 14, 2024 / B-15
New Zealand / Mar 14, 2024 / R13
Australia / Jun 20, 2024 / MA 15+
Singapore / Sep 12, 2024 / NC16
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Germany / Oct 03, 2024 / 16
Spain / Oct 03, 2024 / 16
Digital
United States / Jul 12, 2024
United Kingdom / Oct 14, 2024
Physical media
United Kingdom / Jan 27, 2025 / 15 / Blu-ray & DVD
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