Basic Info
Release: July 01, 1987
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.0/10 (4 votes)
Status: Released
Videos
Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Ngati (YouTube)
Ngati
1987
92 min
⭐ 6.0/10
4 votes
Overview
Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati is the story of a Māori community. The film comprises three narrative threads: a boy, Ropata, is dying of leukaemia; the return of a young Australian doctor, Greg, and his discovery that he has Māori heritage; and the fight to keep the local freezing works open.
Genres
Drama
Production Countries
- New Zealand
Spoken Languages
- English en
- Maori mi
Cast
Judy McIntosh
Jenny Bennett
Ross Girven
Greg Shaw
Tuta Ngarimu Tatami
Uncle Eru
Iranui Haig
Nanna Huia
Tawai Moana
Nanna Ngaropi
Michael Tibble
Tione
Oliver Jones
Ropata
Norman Fletcher
Dr. Paul Bennett
Alice Fraser
Sam Bennett
Wi Kuki Kaa
Iwi
Paki Cherrington
Mac
Kiri McCorkindale
Sue
Crew
Rory O'Shea
Cinematography
Barry Barclay
Director
Tama Poata
Screenplay
John O'Shea
Producer
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