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Utu is a Maori word for revenge, and this film traces the fortunes of Te Wheke (played by Anzac Wallace), who became a 19th Century rebel leader against the European settlers to New Zealand. Te Wheke originally supported the British until his village is wiped out by British soldiers. This violent act, in turn, leads to Te Wheke committing increasingly cruel and violent reprisals. Filmed in rugged New Zealand high country. Also features Bruno Lawrence and Wi Kuki Kaa.
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ACMI Identifier
302572
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)