What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
“Once they were warriors. Men of Honour. Now five years on one man's battle has only just begun.”
Synopsis
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
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Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Clint Eruera
Sonny Heke
Nancy Brunning
Tania Rogers
Pete Smith
Apeman
Lawrence Makoare
Grunt
Rawiri Paratene
Mulla Rota
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Rudolph Alford
McClutchy
Tony Billy
Charlie
Tu Brown
Pub Looker
Ross Buckingham
Pool Player
Shannon Claire II
Bar Dancer
Tammy Davis
Mookie
Eru Potaka-Dewes
Minata Kahu
Steven Dyhrberg
Pool Player
Taungaroa Emile
Boogie Heke
Rod Enoka
Partygoer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Mune
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Duff
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Mune
Alan Duff
David Hirschfelder
Allen Guilford
Michael Horton
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Mune
Director
Alan Duff
Writer
Pauline Bowkett
Costume Design
Allen Guilford
Director of Photography
Brett Schwieters
Production Design
Michael Horton
Editor
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What is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? about?
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
Who directed What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? was directed by Ian Mune.
Who stars in What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??
The principal cast of What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? includes Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera, Nancy Brunning, Pete Smith.
When was What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? released and how long is it?
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? was composed by David Hirschfelder.