Utu
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.
Details
Directors
Geoff Murphy
Writers
Keith Aberdein, Geoff Murphy
Cast
Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott, Kelly Johnson, Wi Kuki Kaa, Ilona Rodgers, Merata Mita, Faenza Reuben, John Bach, Tom Poata, Tania Bristowe, Martyn Sanderson, Dick Puanaki, Sean Duffy, Ian Watkin
Production
Utu Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Languages
English, Maori
Countries
New Zealand
