The Convert

Mar 14, 2024

1h 59m

★ 6.1

A fight for peace. A heart at war.

Overview

Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Jump Film and Television

MBK Productions

New Zealand Film Commission

Mister Smith Entertainment

Brouhaha Entertainment

Kismet Film Company

The Convert Trailers

Cast

Thomas Munro

Guy Pearce

Rangimai

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Maianui

Antonio Te Maioha

Charlotte

Jacqueline McKenzie

Captive Warrior

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Akatarewa

Lawrence Makoare

Kedgley

Dean O'Gorman

Castor Samuels

Jared Turner

Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer

Kelly Vivian

Harris

Jack Barry

Maianui Elder

Marris Collins

Pahirua

Duane Evans Jr.

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