The Dead Lands Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 25, 2015

The Dead Lands

Release Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 Limited

Director: Toa Fraser

Starring: James Rolleston • Lawrence Makoare • Xavier Horan • Raukura Turei

R Action N/A

4.43 / 5.0

64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Hongi (James Rolleston) – a Maori chieftain’s teenage son – must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa (Te Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious “Warrior” (Lawrence Makoare), a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.

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Who stars in The Dead Lands – Cast List

J
James Rolleston
... Hongi

The Dark Horse, Uproar
L
Lawrence Makoare
... The Warrior

The Convert, Die Another Day
X
Xavier Horan
... Rangi
R
Raukura Turei
... Mehe

Who is making The Dead Lands – Crew List

A look at The Dead Lands behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Toa Fraser last helmed 6 Days.

Director: Toa Fraser
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Magnolia Pictures
Production Company: XYZ Films

Production – What we know about the The Dead Lands

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2015

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for brutal bloody violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Dead Lands Trailers and Clips

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The Dead Lands Release Date: When was the film released?

The Dead Lands was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 17 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Unfriended, Child 44 and Monkey Kingdom. As a limited release, The Dead Lands was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.