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A lay preacher in 1830s New Zealand faces a violent past and a faith crisis amid a Maori war. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, trailer, photos, and release date of this film directed by Lee Tamahori.
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- Action, Drama
- Lee Tamahori
- 2024-07-12
The Convert is a 2023 film directed by Lee Tamahori, and starring Guy Pearce and Te Kohe Tuhaka. The script is by Shane Danielsen and Tamahori, from a story by Michael Bennett, and produced by Jump Film & Television and Brouhaha Entertainment.
Nov 22, 2023 · Dir. Lee Tamahori | Cast Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare | Genre Drama | Country New Zealand | Language English, Māori | Runtime ...
- 3 min
- 1.2M
- Kismet
Nov 28, 2023 · A lay preacher who arrives at a British settlement in 1830s. His violent past is soon drawn into question and his faith put to the test, as he finds himself ...
- 3 min
- 17.7K
- WatchLister
New Zealand in the 1830s is a largely Māori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to ...
- (13)
- Guy Pearce
- Lee Tamahori
- Drama, Action
Sep 9, 2023 · The Convert is a historical film by Lee Tamahori about a British minister who tries to stop a conflict between Māori tribes in 19th century New Zealand. The film explores the themes of survival, honor, and redemption, but suffers from simplified characters and plot.
The Convert is a historical drama set in 1830s New Zealand, where an English lay preacher (Guy Pearce) faces the challenges of a new land and a violent past. Directed by Lee Tamahori, the film features Māori and Pākehā actors and is funded by the NZ Film Commission.