Rewi's Last Stand
"If men can die, the women and children can die also."
Originally released in 1940. Rewi's Last Stand is a drama/war film. directed by Rudall Hayward. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leo Pilcher, Ramai Te Miha, and Henare Toka
Synopsis
Star-crossed lovers, Robert and Ariana, are caught up in the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Ariana is claimed by the Maniapoto people as one of their own and, despite Robert's chivalrous defence, is taken by them and must help them prepare for war. Robert likewise must do his patriotic duty and enlists to fight on the other side. He volunteers to ride despatch, thinking it may give him an opportunity to see Ariana again, which it does, but their joy is short-lived; Maniapoto women fight beside their men, and furthermore she is a Rangitira (noble) and will not let her people down. The climax is the siege of Oraku Pa where 300 Maori hold off 2000 troops for three days. The Maniapoto are defeated, but Ariana, although wounded, survives to be reunited with Robert.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leo Pilcher
as Robert Beaumont
Ramai Te Miha
as Ariana
Henare Toka
as Tama Te Heu Heu
Stanley Knight
as Corporal Ben Horton
John Gordon
as Brigadier Generl Carey
A.J.C. Fisher
as Sir George Grey
Peter Hutt
as A.D.C. to Grey
Colonel J.D. Swan
as General Cameron
Bernard Britain
as Captain Jackson
Raureti Te Huia
as Rewi Maniapoto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Frontier Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rewi's Last Stand about?
Star-crossed lovers, Robert and Ariana, are caught up in the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Ariana is claimed by the Maniapoto people as one of their own and, despite Robert's chivalrous defence...
Who directed Rewi's Last Stand?
Rewi's Last Stand was directed by Rudall Hayward.
How long is Rewi's Last Stand?
Rewi's Last Stand has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Rewi's Last Stand released?
Rewi's Last Stand was released on March 31, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rewi's Last Stand?
The main cast of Rewi's Last Stand includes Leo Pilcher, Ramai Te Miha, Henare Toka, Stanley Knight, John Gordon.