Synopsis
Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa, Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden “Dead Lands” and forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
The Dead Lands (2014) is a 1h 48min action feature film by Toa Fraser. Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the...
Key facts
Cast
James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Xavier Horan, Raukura Turei, George Henare, Rena Owen, Pana Hema-Taylor
Original language
Maori
First release
September 4, 2014 (Canada)
Production companies
XYZ Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Setting
New Zealand
Crew
Screenplay
Glenn Standring
Producer
Glenn Standring, Matthew Metcalfe
Cinematography
Leon Narbey
Editing
Dan Kircher
Music
Don McGlashan
Special makeup effects
Natasha Lees
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL - MONSTERS OF FILM 2026 2015 generic - Feature Films
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | September 4, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 8, 2014 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | October 29, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 5, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 28, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 21, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 29, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 10, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 13, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | May 28, 2015 |
| Streaming | France | July 24, 2015 |
| Streaming | Japan | February 2, 2016 |
| Television | France | September 21, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | Toa Fraser |
| Cast | James Rolleston (Hongi), Lawrence Makoare (The Warrior), Te Kohe Tuhaka (Wirepa), Xavier Horan (Rangi), Raukura Turei (Mehe), George Henare (Tane), Rena Owen (Grandmother), Pana Hema-Taylor (Mana), Calvin Tuteao (Ka), Jamus Webster (Tahi), Bianca Hyslop (Pipi), Isabella Rakete (Keri), Matariki Whatarau (Tama), Wairangi Koopu (Raupatu), Jeff Ruha (Mere), Kani Collier (Papa), Te Manahau Morrison (Priest), Mere Boynton (Turikatuku), Maria Walker (Eldest Wife), Ria Paki (First Wife), Taupunakohe Tocker (Second Wife), Thomas Kiwi (Apera), Tori Marsh (Ratu), Antonio Te Maioha (Corpse / Sentry), Kimo Houltham (Mehe Warrior), Ngarino Watt (Mehe Warrior), Rob Kipa-Williams (Tana), Eds Eramiha (Hemi), Siaosi Fonua (Wirepa Warrior), Stephen Grey (Wirepa Warrior), Jeremy Hollis (Wirepa Warrior), Nooroa Poa (Wirepa Warrior) |
| Screenplay | Glenn Standring |
| Producer | Glenn Standring, Matthew Metcalfe |
| Executive producer | Andrew Boswell, Nick Spicer |
| Cinematography | Leon Narbey |
| Editing | Dan Kircher |
| Music | Don McGlashan |
| Production design | Grant Major |
| Special makeup effects | Natasha Lees |
| Costumes | Barbara Darragh |
Additional data: TMDB.
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