The Convert
A fight for peace. A heart at war.
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.
- Revenue
- $692,018
- Production
- Jump Film and Television, MBK Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Mister Smith Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Kismet Film Company
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Cast
Guy Pearce
Thomas Munro
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Rangimai
Antonio Te Maioha
Maianui
Jacqueline McKenzie
Charlotte
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Captive Warrior
Lawrence Makoare
Akatarewa
Dean O'Gorman
Kedgley
Jared Turner
Castor Samuels
Jack Barry
Harris
Marris Collins
Maianui Elder
Duane Evans Jr.
Pahirua
Andrew G Hill
Maianui Warrior
Renee Lyons
Jane Beauchamp
Leonard Mathews
Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior
Madeleine McCarthy
Bethany Beauchamp
Tania Nolan
Mrs. Webster
Peata Panoho
Maianui Medicine Woman
Mark Sole
Boyd
Whiu Tomika
Aorangi
Will Wallace
Padgett
Crew
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Writers
- Shane Danielsen,Lee Tamahori
- Producers
- David Mepham,Maria Logan,Troy Lum,Andrew Mason
- Cinematography
- Gin Loane
- Composer
- Matteo Zingales
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MovieGuys
October 10, 2024
In spite of a few shortcomings, I mostly liked The Convert. Firstly, there's Australian actor, Guy Pierce. Pierce who is, in my opinion, fantastic. Its been quite a while since I've seen him in anything, I'd personally consider worthwhile, so this film made for a welcome change. Another upside, is a reasonable, if overcooked story (I'll come to that) which offers insights into early colonial life in New Zealand. In particular, it taps into the conflict between Maori tribes (the native pe…