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River Queen (2005)

15 114 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama  -   26 January 2006 (New Zealand)
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An intimate story set during the 1860s in which a young Irish woman Sarah and her family find themselves on both sides of the turbulent wars between British and Maori during the British colonization of New Zealand.

Director:

Vincent Ward

Writers:

Vincent Ward (story), Vincent Ward (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Samantha Morton, Kiefer Sutherland and Cliff Curtis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samantha Morton ...
Sarah O'Brien
Kiefer Sutherland ...
Doyle
Cliff Curtis ...
Wiremu
Temuera Morrison ...
Te Kai Po
Anton Lesser Anton Lesser ...
Baine
Rawiri Pene Rawiri Pene ...
Boy (as David Rawiri Pene)
Stephen Rea ...
Francis
Wi Kuki Kaa Wi Kuki Kaa ...
Old Rangi
Mark Ruka Mark Ruka ...
Hone
Mikaila Hutchinson Mikaila Hutchinson ...
Young Sarah
Tyson Reweti Tyson Reweti ...
Tommy Boy
Grayson Putu Grayson Putu ...
Young Wiremu
Nathan Passfield Nathan Passfield ...
Boy (7 years)
Laura Coyte Douglas Laura Coyte Douglas ...
Theresa
Julie Ranginui Julie Ranginui ...
Old Puhi
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Storyline

An intimate story set during the 1860s in which a young Irish woman Sarah and her family find themselves on both sides of the turbulent wars between British and Maori during the British colonization of New Zealand.

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Plot Keywords:

Maori | Irish | Colonization | New Zealand | Jumping Rope  | See more »

Taglines:

A kidnapped son. A nation at war. An epic journey. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent and sexual content See all certifications »

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Country:

New Zealand | UK

Language:

English | Maori

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dois Mundos em Guerra See more »

Filming Locations:

Manganuioteao River, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand See more »

Box Office

Budget:

NZD 13,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

NZD 617,299 (New Zealand) (20 March 2006)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Silverscreen Films, Film Consortium, The, Endgame Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In late-October 2004 Vincent Ward was removed from directing the film by the producers, and replaced by his cinematographer Alun Bollinger. Ward returned to the project when filming was completed. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The morning after Sarah gets her tattoo (done with a chisel), her chin is completely smooth and healed. In reality, her face would be quite swollen with open cuts for some time after. See more »