In the Fire of War

Jun 27, 2024

1h 55m

★ 5.8

A battle fought with impossible odds between Māori and the Colonial forces.

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Drama

History

Production Companies

Transmission Films

In the Fire of War Trailers

Cast

Rewi Maniapoto

Temuera Morrison

Haki

Paku Fernandez

Kopu

Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas

Daniel Morgan

Jason Flemyng

Wi Toka

Cliff Curtis

Te Whenuanui

Te Wakaunua Te Kurapa

Hine-i-Turama

Miriama Smith

Mohi

Tuwhanauroa Rangihau

Matia Mitai

Hinepau

Ria Paki

Baby Rau

Hiwa Maiio Waerea

Waiaro

Taaroto Tuapiki

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