France / May 14, 1983 / Cannes Film Festival
1h 58min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori 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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Faenza Reuben | Hersare |
| John Bach | Belcher |
| Tom Poata | Puni |
| Tania Bristowe | Kura |
| Martyn Sanderson | Vicar |
| Dick Puanaki | Eru |
| Sean Duffy | Cpl. Jones |
| Ian Watkin | Doorman |
| John Malcolm | Tatooist |
| Connie Gilbert | Woman By Fire |
| George Waaka | James |
| Stephen Tozer | Capt. Rogers |
| Rawiri | Spy |
| Desmoine Swan | Spy's Friend |
| Erin Blackwell | Tiny |
| Betty MacKay | Organist |
| Awatea Mita | Wikhoein |
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| Puni Rangiaho | Wikhoein's Mother |
| Robin Ruakere | Militiaman |
| Tim Shadbolt | Photographer |
| Geoff Murphy | Wagon Driver |
| Al Ford | Wagon Driver |
| Bill Juliff | Bellringer |
Genres
WarAdventureDramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Utu |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Utu Productions, New Zealand Film Commission |
| Release date | 27 giugno 1984 |
| Executive producer | David Carson-Parker, Kerry Robins |
| Production | Don Blakeney, Geoff Murphy |
| Writer | Keith Aberdein, Geoff Murphy |
| Editing | Michael Horton, Ian John |
| Cinematography | Graeme Cowley |
| Assistant directors | Lee Tamahori, Jonothan Cullinane, Chris Short, Geoff Murphy |
| Production design | Ron Highfield, Rick Kofoed |
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| Art direction | Rick Kofoed, Ron Highfield |
| Set decoration | Rick Kofoed, Ron Highfield |
| Special effects | Kevin Chisnall |
| Visual effects | Kevin Chisnall |
| Stunts | Roy Bougen, Trish Howie, Richard Mita, Peter Rowell, Simon Tahau, Frank Taurua |
| Music | John Charles, Ross A. Chambers, Paul Maxwell, Graham Morris, John Van der Reyden, George Lyle |
| Sound | Ross A. Chambers, John Charles, Paul Maxwell, Graham Morris, John Van der Reyden, George Lyle |
| Costume design | Michael Kane, Nik Dorning |
| Makeup | Nik Dorning, Michael Kane |
| Hairstyling | Michael Kane, Nik Dorning |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Jun 27, 1984
United States / Sep 13, 1984
Germany / Aug 21, 1986 / 16
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