Movie
The Convert
Overview
Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
Details
- Release date
- 2024-03-14
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Genres
- Drama, Action
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Jump Film and Television, MBK Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Mister Smith Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Kismet Film Company
- Country
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Guy Pearce as Thomas Munro
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Rangimai
- Antonio Te Maioha as Maianui
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Charlotte
- Te Kohe Tuhaka as Captive Warrior
- Lawrence Makoare as Akatarewa
- Dean O'Gorman as Kedgley
- Jared Turner as Castor Samuels
- Kelly Vivian as Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
- Jack Barry as Harris
- Marris Collins as Maianui Elder
- Duane Evans Jr. as Pahirua
Crew
- Lee Tamahori - Director
- Shane Danielsen - Screenplay
- Lee Tamahori - Screenplay
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