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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.9 / 100
1983·Adventure / Drama / History·1h 44m

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.

Above the Line
Geoff Murphy·DirectorKeith Aberdein·WriterGeoff Murphy·WriterJohn Charles·MusicIan John·Editor
Cast
Anzac Wallace·Te WhekeBruno Lawrence·WilliamsonTim Elliott·Col. ElliotKelly Johnson·Lt. ScottWi Kuki Kaa·WiremuIlona Rodgers·EmilyMerata Mita·MatuFaenza Reuben·HersareJohn Bach·BelcherTom Poata·Puni
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Geoff Murphy·DirectorLee Tamahori·First Assistant DirectorJonothan Cullinane·Third Assistant DirectorChris Short·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Keith Aberdein·WriterGeoff Murphy·Writer
Editing· 2
Ian John·EditorMichael Horton·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
John Charles·MusicRoss A. Chambers·Sound Effects EditorPaul Maxwell·Sound EditorGraham Morris·Production Sound MixerJohn Van der Reyden·SoundGeorge Lyle·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
Rick Kofoed·Art DirectionRon Highfield·Production DesignMichael Kane·Costume DesignNik Dorning·Makeup EffectsNik Dorning·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Don Blakeney·ProducerDavid Carson-Parker·Executive ProducerKerry Robins·Executive ProducerGeoff Murphy·ProducerPat Robins·Production ManagerRon Highfield·Production Designer
Other Departments· 5
Graeme Cowley·CinematographyKevin Chisnall·Special Effects SupervisorRoy Bougen·StuntsTrish Howie·StuntsRichard Mita·Stunts
By the Numbers
71.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Utu's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C07020
#203010
#E02010
Mood
Intense, Dramatic, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, stylized depiction of a man's face with traditional facial tattoos (moko) at the top, rendered in warm, earthy tones. Below the fac”

historical dramaaction
Key Elements
RifleHorseWooden CartFire
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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