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In the Fire of War
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In the Fire of War

2024-06-27 · 115 min · ★ 5.3

Action · Adventure · Drama · History

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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Directors
Mike Jonathan
Production companies
Transmission Films
Countries
New Zealand, Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Temuera MorrisonTemuera MorrisonRewi Maniapoto
Paku FernandezPaku FernandezHaki
Hinerangi Harawira-NicholasHinerangi Harawira-NicholasKopu
Jason FlemyngJason FlemyngDaniel Morgan
Cliff CurtisCliff CurtisWi Toka
Te Wakaunua Te KurapaTe Wakaunua Te KurapaTe Whenuanui
Miriama SmithMiriama SmithHine-i-Turama
Tuwhanauroa RangihauMohi
Matia MitaiMatia MitaiKa
Ria PakiRia PakiHinepau
Hiwa Maiio WaereaBaby Rau
Taaroto TuapikiWaiaro
Kataraina Howden-BorellKataraina Howden-BorellRiro
Ninakaye TaanetinorauNinakaye TaanetinorauRipeka
Matariki WhatarauMatariki WhatarauRopata
Jack BarryJack BarrySergeant Taylor
Naatana MikaPuku
Te Rawhitiroa BoschTe Rawhitiroa BoschWilliam Mair
Whiu TomikaWhiu TomikaHitiri Te Paerata
Ngahuia KopaNgahuia KopaTe Ahumai

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