Utu (1983)
104 min
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
- Release date
- January 31, 1983
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
Where to watch
Free
Darkroom
Trailer
Cast
- Anzac Wallace as Te Wheke
- Bruno Lawrence as Williamson
- Tim Elliott as Col. Elliot
- Kelly Johnson as Lt. Scott
- Wi Kuki Kaa as Wiremu
- Ilona Rodgers as Emily Williamson
- Merata Mita as Matu
- Faenza Reuben as Hersare
- John Bach as Belcher
- Martyn Sanderson as Vicar
- Ian Watkin as Doorman
- John Malcolm as Tatooist
- Stephen Tozer as Capt. Rogers
- Tim Shadbolt as Photographer
- Geoff Murphy as Wagon Driver
- Tania Bristowe as Kura
- Tom Poata as Puni
Crew
- Geoff Murphy · Director
- Geoff Murphy · Writer
- Keith Aberdein · Writer
- Don Blakeney · Producer
- Geoff Murphy · Producer
- John Charles · Composer
- Graeme Cowley · Cinematographer
- Michael Horton · Editor
- Ian John · Editor
- Ron Highfield · Production designer