Utu
Originally released in 1984. Utu is a war/adventure film. directed by Geoff Murphy.
Starring Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, and Tim Elliott
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Utu Productions
- New Zealand Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utu about?
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...
Who directed Utu?
Utu was directed by Geoff Murphy.
How long is Utu?
Utu has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Utu released?
Utu was released on June 27, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Utu?
The main cast of Utu includes Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott, Kelly Johnson, Wi Kuki Kaa.