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Ka Mate! Ka Mate!

Ka Mate! Ka Mate!

MAR 3, 1987 · 31 MIN · DIR. BARRY BARCLAY

DramaHistory

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.

Cast

  • Luckie Renata

  • Henare Tartare

  • Kiri McCorkindale

  • Robert Pene

  • John Marshall

  • Joel Thompson

  • Thomas Mana

  • George Whaanga

  • Gary Te Ngoungou

  • Urikore Turner

Crew

Writer

Tama Poata

Director of Photography

Rory O'Shea

Editor

Simon Reece

Producer

John O'Shea