Utu

Year: 1983

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: English

Director: Geoff Murphy

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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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