Ka Mate! Ka Mate!
Seen it?1987 | 31 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Belfast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In a Maori settlement, Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha composes the famous chant "Ka Mate", also known as the haka, after evading enemy capture by hiding in a kumara pit.
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Barclay
- Luckie Renata
- Henare Tartare
- Kiri McCorkindale
- Robert Pene
- John Marshall
- Joel Thompson
- Thomas Mana
- George Whaanga
- Gary Te Ngoungou
- Urikore Turner