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Once Were Warriors poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.7 / 100
1994·Crime / Drama·1h 39m

ONCE WERE WARRIORS

“Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago”

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

Above the Line
Lee Tamahori·DirectorRiwia Brown·ScreenplayStuart Dryburgh·Director of PhotographyMurray McNabb·Original Music ComposerMichael Horton·Editor
Cast
Rena Owen·Beth HekeTemuera Morrison·Jake HekeMamaengaroa Kerr-Bell·Grace HekeJulian Arahanga·Nig HekeTaungaroa Emile·Mark 'Boogie' HekeRachael Morris Jr.·Polly HekeJoseph Kairau·Huata HekeCliff Curtis·BullyPete Smith·DooleyGeorge Henare·Bennett
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Lee Tamahori·Director
Writing· 1
Riwia Brown·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Stuart Dryburgh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Horton·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Murray McNabb·Original Music ComposerMurray Grindlay·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Robin Scholes·Producer
By the Numbers
89.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI 60526%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Once Were Warriors's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#262626
#CC0000
Mood
Intense, Serious
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up, black and white portrait of a man with a beard and short hair, looking directly at the viewer. His face is partially obscured by”

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Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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