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Utu

Play trailer Poster for Utu R,  1983,  1h 44m,  History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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86% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
A tattooed Maori (Anzac Wallace) leads a reign of terror after a British massacre in 1870s New Zealand.

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Variety Staff Variety Sep 13, 2023
Murphy has produced powerful images and strong performances, particularly from Wallace, Wi Kuki Kaa (as Wirimu) and a big cast of Maori actors. Go to Full Review
Pauline Kael The New Yorker Oct 18, 2008
We know this basic story of colonialism from books and movies about other countries, but the ferocity of these skirmishes and raids is played off against an Arcadian beauty that makes your head swim. Go to Full Review
Nick Roddick Time Out Feb 9, 2006
A film both fascinating and disconcerting, all but bringing off the gamble of combining a serious look at history with a thrills'n'spills action movie. Go to Full Review
Andrew Todd Birth.Movies.Death. Sep 1, 2019
It's New Zealand's best film ever, at once culturally significant and broadly entertaining, melding American genre with New Zealand history to stunning effect. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 9, 2005
3/5
Film4 Staff Film4 May 24, 2003
Murphy's film looks and moves like a bitter, late Western. It's underlined by a warning political message aimed at contemporary, racist New Zealand. Go to Full Review
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Hermione S Aug 19, 2017 A raw action drama that has proved to be just as fantastic in 2017 as it was upon release in '84.
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Cast & Crew

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Geoff Murphy

Director

Zac Wallace

Te Wheke

Bruno Lawrence

Williamson

Kelly Johnson

Lt. Scott

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Movie Info

Synopsis A tattooed Maori (Anzac Wallace) leads a reign of terror after a British massacre in 1870s New Zealand.
Director
Geoff Murphy
Rating
R
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround
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