

In the Fire of War
2024-06-27 · 115 min · ★ 5.3
Two young teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of a pivotal battle in New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mike Jonathan
- Production companies
- Transmission Films
- Countries
- New Zealand, Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Temuera MorrisonRewi Maniapoto
Paku FernandezHaki
Hinerangi Harawira-NicholasKopu
Jason FlemyngDaniel Morgan
Cliff CurtisWi Toka
Te Wakaunua Te KurapaTe Whenuanui
Miriama SmithHine-i-Turama
Matia MitaiKa
Ria PakiHinepau
Kataraina Howden-BorellRiro
Ninakaye TaanetinorauRipeka
Matariki WhatarauRopata
Jack BarrySergeant Taylor
Te Rawhitiroa BoschWilliam Mair
Whiu TomikaHitiri Te Paerata
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