Ka Mate! Ka Mate!
Synopsis
In a Maori settlement, Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha composes the famous chant "Ka Mate", also known as the haka, after evading enemy capture by hiding in a kumara pit.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Barry Barclay
- Screenplay & Story
- Tama Poata
- Original Score
- Michelle Scullion
- Original Title
- Ka Mate! Ka Mate!
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Maori
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Barclay
Tama Poata
Michelle Scullion
Rory O'Shea
Simon Reece
John O'Shea
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Barclay
Director
Rory O'Shea
Director of Photography
John O'Shea
Producer
Simon Reece
Editor
Tama Poata
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ka Mate! Ka Mate!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ka Mate! Ka Mate! about?
In a Maori settlement, Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha composes the famous chant "Ka Mate", also known as the haka, after evading enemy capture by hiding in a kumara pit.
Who directed Ka Mate! Ka Mate!?
Ka Mate! Ka Mate! was directed by Barry Barclay.
Who stars in Ka Mate! Ka Mate!?
The principal cast of Ka Mate! Ka Mate! includes Luckie Renata, Henare Tartare, Kiri McCorkindale, Robert Pene, John Marshall.
When was Ka Mate! Ka Mate! released and how long is it?
Ka Mate! Ka Mate! was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Ka Mate! Ka Mate!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ka Mate! Ka Mate! was composed by Michelle Scullion.