Ngati (1987)
Synopsis
Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati is the story of a Māori community. The film comprises three narrative threads: a boy, Ropata, is dying of leukaemia; the return of a young Australian doctor, Greg, and his discovery that he has Māori heritage; and the fight to keep the local freezing works open.
Release Date: 1987-07-01
Runtime: 92 minutes
Director: Barry Barclay
Top Cast
- Judy McIntosh as Jenny Bennett
- Ross Girven as Greg Shaw
- Tuta Ngarimu Tatami as Uncle Eru
- Iranui Haig as Nanna Huia
- Tawai Moana as Nanna Ngaropi
- Michael Tibble as Tione
- Oliver Jones as Ropata
- Norman Fletcher as Dr. Paul Bennett
- Alice Fraser as Sam Bennett
- Wi Kuki Kaa as Iwi
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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