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The Convert

The Convert

A fight for peace. A heart at war.

20246.11h 59m

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.

Directed by Lee Tamahori
Written by Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahori, Hamish Clayton
Produced by Troy Lum, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Andrew Mason
Box Office0Revenue: $692K

Top Cast

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Thomas Munro

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Rangimai

Antonio Te Maioha

Antonio Te Maioha

Maianui

Jacqueline McKenzie

Jacqueline McKenzie

Charlotte

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Captive Warrior

Lawrence Makoare

Lawrence Makoare

Akatarewa

Dean O'Gorman

Dean O'Gorman

Kedgley

Jared Turner

Jared Turner

Castor Samuels

K

Kelly Vivian

Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer

Jack Barry

Jack Barry

Harris

Themes & Keywords

new zealandmaoriperiod piece1830s

About The Convert

The Convert is a drama, action film released in 2024 exploring themes of new zealand, maori, period piece, 1830s. Directed by Lee Tamahori, it stars Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha. 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.

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