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In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.In 1870, a Maori warrior working with the British finds his village massacred, and vows revenge.
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- TriviaIncluded among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.
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Wiremu: Behold this gun, crafted in America. This gun was gifted to this officer by a high born pakeha as a reward for saving the life of his son. If I squeeze the trigger a lightning flash will split the heavens asunder and the very earth will shake beneath your feet! When this gun fires its reverbarations will be felt in the most distant heavens! This weapon is imbued with the spirit! There is no greater gun in existence!
- Alternate versionsOriginal New Zealand version runs 118 minutes; US version was cut to 105 minutes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Making Utu (1983)
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'Utu Redux' is the film the Director wants you to See.
Most reviewers have referred to this as a Western, but I feel that puts a label on it that is misleading. The setting involves a colonial power and subjugated indigenous people in 1870 New Zealand, but it could have been 1870 Australia or Canada or Mexico or United States or any number of other countries. It is a fiction based upon real people and events with a late 19th century New Zealand setting. One needs to view it without the preconceived notions and if so done, you will better enjoy it.
All that said, I would highly recommend viewing the recently released 'Utu Redux' version. It is a bit shorter with a greatly improved image and sound. It has been digitized and is now available on region free DVD and Blu-ray. Since its 1983 release, it was bastardized by various distributors with length changes and quality losses. The director, editor and original cinematographer spent much time and expense to get back the film they intended. 'Utu Redux' is that film.
All that said, I would highly recommend viewing the recently released 'Utu Redux' version. It is a bit shorter with a greatly improved image and sound. It has been digitized and is now available on region free DVD and Blu-ray. Since its 1983 release, it was bastardized by various distributors with length changes and quality losses. The director, editor and original cinematographer spent much time and expense to get back the film they intended. 'Utu Redux' is that film.
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- Gross worldwide
- $715
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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