Movie Description
Rewi's Last Stand
(1940)Overview
Star-crossed lovers, Robert and Ariana, are caught up in the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Ariana is claimed by the Maniapoto people as one of their own and, despite Robert's chivalrous defence, is taken by them and must help them prepare for war. Robert likewise must do his patriotic duty and enlists to fight on the other side. He volunteers to ride despatch, thinking it may give him an opportunity to see Ariana again, which it does, but their joy is short-lived; Maniapoto women fight beside their men, and furthermore she is a Rangitira (noble) and will not let her people down. The climax is the siege of Oraku Pa where 300 Maori hold off 2000 troops for three days. The Maniapoto are defeated, but Ariana, although wounded, survives to be reunited with Robert.
Featured Crew
Cast
Robert Beaumont
Ariana
Tama Te Heu Heu
Corporal Ben Horton
Brigadier Generl Carey
Sir George Grey
A.D.C. to Grey
General Cameron
Captain Jackson
Rewi Maniapoto
Rev. John Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
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Facts
Original TitleRewi's Last Stand
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-03-31
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 03m
Production CompaniesFrontier Films
Genres
- Drama
- War
- History
