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Utu (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 118 mins · English
- Directed by
- Geoff Murphy
- Starring
- Wi Kuki Kaa, John Bach, Merata Mita, Kelly Johnson, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott
In 1860s New Zealand, Māori fight the British colonials to protect treaty‑guaranteed land. Warrior Te Wheke serves the British until a betrayal drives him to seek utu, or revenge. Settler Williamson retaliates after Te Wheke attacks his homestead, while British officer Wiremu deems Māori resistance futile.
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