Crooked Earth
Originally released in 2001. Crooked Earth is a drama film. directed by Sam Pillsbury.
Starring Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, and Lawrence Makoare
Synopsis
Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. Under the guise of refusal of a land settlement, Kahu makes a large marijuana deal with some murdering city folk. Will must choose between loyalty for his brother and his father, Maori tradition, and contemporary financial issues.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 2001
24 years ago
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Communicado Productions
- Pandora
- New Zealand Film Commission
- NZ on Air
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crooked Earth about?
Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers ...
Who directed Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
When was Crooked Earth released?
Crooked Earth was released on August 23, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crooked Earth?
The main cast of Crooked Earth includes Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, Lawrence Makoare, Quinton Hita, Nancy Brunning.