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Lawrence Makoare
Lawrence Makoare (born 20 March 1968) is a New Zealand Māori actor. He is most known for his roles in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film series as several prominent antagonists, including Lurtz the Uruk-Hai and the Witch King of Angmar. Career Makoare was a road construction builder who drifted into acting after he accompanied a girlfriend to a drama class and was picked out by the teacher to perform because of his impressive height. He began his career performing as a stuntman. Makoare is best known for his roles in ''The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Hobbit'' film trilogies. In ''The Fellowship of the Ring'', he portrayed the Uruk-hai leader Lurtz, and in ''The Return of the King'', he portrayed the Witch-king of Angmar as well as Gothmog, the Orc commander at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. In '' The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'', he portrayed the Orc commander Bolg, son of Azog. Due to filming commitments on '' Marco Polo'', Makoare was unavailable during the pick-ups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bastion Point
Takaparawhau / Bastion Point is a coastal piece of land in Ōrākei, Auckland, New Zealand, overlooking the Waitematā Harbour. The area is significant in New Zealand history as the site of protests in the late 1970s by Māori against forced land alienation by Pākehā (European settlers).Police cordon At Bastion Point (3rd of 3) (from Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Accessed 31 July 2008.) Takaparawhau is now the site of the private Ōrākei , the public Michael Joseph Savage Memorial, and privately-owned reserve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Tui
John Tui (pronounced ''two-we''; born 11 June 1975) is a New Zealand actor of Tongan descent. He is known for his roles as List of Power Rangers S.P.D. characters#Anubis .22Doggie.22 Cruger, Anubis "Doggie" Cruger in ''Power Rangers S.P.D.'' and as List of Power Rangers Mystic Force characters#Daggeron, Daggeron in ''Power Rangers Mystic Force'', both filmed in his native New Zealand. He has since transitioned to roles in Hollywood projects such as ''Hobbs & Shaw'' and ''Young Rock''. Tui was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up in Manurewa, New Zealand. In 2002, Tui married Liyah. He has four children, including twin sons. Filmography Film Television Short films Theatre References External links * * https://web.archive.org/web/20060823180308/http://www.actors.co.nz/people/viewAnybody.aspx?anybodyId=615 {{DEFAULTSORT:Tui, John New Zealand male voice actors New Zealand people of Tongan descent Living people New Zealand male film actors New Zealand male tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ferryman (2007 Film)
''The Ferryman'' is a New Zealand horror film directed by Chris Graham and starring British actor John Rhys-Davies and New Zealand actress Amber Sainsbury; the film was released in the middle of 2007. The 1970s style film follows a group of twenty-something's who charter a boat to Fiji for the trip of a lifetime, before stumbling upon an evil that demands vengeance at any cost. The film has sold to over 38 countries including the United States, Great Britain, Germany and most of Asia with worldwide sales receipts now in the millions of dollars. Plot A group of tourists: Chris, a wealthy American; Tate, Chris's temperamental fiancé; Kathy, an ex-nurse haunted by recurring nightmares of a young girl who died in her care; her boyfriend Zane; Big Dave, the owner and captain of a luxurious yacht; and his wife Suze set sail on a leisure trip to Fiji. The voyage is interrupted when they respond to a distress signal from a nearby vessel, and rescue its sole surviving crew memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Maori Merchant Of Venice
''The Maori Merchant of Venice'' ( mi, Te Tangata Whai Rawa o Weniti) is a 2002 New Zealand drama film in the Māori language (with English subtitles), directed by Don Selwyn. Production The play ''The Merchant of Venice'' was translated into Māori in 1945"Shakespeare goes Maori" BBC, 4 December 2001 by , and his translation is used for the film. It is the first Māori-language film adaptation of any of 's |
List Of Original Characters In The Lord Of The Rings Film Series
This is a list of original characters in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film series, Peter Jackson's 2001-2003 film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's 1954-1955 book. Brego Brego the Horse belonged to King Théoden's son, Théodred, who had just been killed in a battle with Orcs. Aragorn speaks to Brego in Sindarin to quiet him. Aragorn says to Éowyn, "Turn this fellow free. He has seen enough of war." This first scene between Aragorn and Brego appears only in the extended version of ''The Two Towers''. Later, on the march to Helm's Deep, Aragorn is injured fighting Orcs on Wargs, falls off a cliff into a river, and is carried downstream. Brego then comes to the wounded Aragorn and lies down on the beach next to him so Aragorn can climb onto its back. He carries him the rest of the way to Helm's Deep. This side story does not exist in the book. Aragorn rides Brego in the charge out of Helm's Deep and to the Rohirrim camp at Dunharrow, but Brego runs away and refuses to enter the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crooked Earth
''Crooked Earth'' is a 2001 New Zealand film directed by Sam Pillsbury and starring Temuera Morrison. The film opened to negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office. Plot The film follows Will Bastion (Morrison) as he returns home from the army after 20 years to bury his father. Upon returning home, tradition dictates that Will must take the tribal chief position. Due to his disinterest in the role, his brother Kahu (Makoare) takes charge as he appoints himself with the position. Faced with Kahu's drug-dealing and radical views, Bastion must decide if he should act. Cast * Temuera Morrison as Will Bastion * Lawrence Makoare as Kahu Bastion * Jaime Passier-Armstrong as Ripeka Bastion * Quinton Hita as Api * Nancy Brunning as Marama * Sydney Jackson as Pettigrew * George Henare as Tipene * Calvin Tuteao Calvin Tuteao is a New Zealand actor who has appeared in ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', ''Once Were Warriors'' and '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. Tut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of Milk
''The Price of Milk'' is a 2000 New Zealand romantic fantasy film. It was directed by New Zealand actor and director Harry Sinclair. Plot In rural New Zealand, a farmer, Rob (Karl Urban), gets engaged to his love, Lucinda (Danielle Cormack Danielle Cormack (born 26 December 1970) is a New Zealand stage and screen actress. She was one of the original cast members of the long-running soap opera '' Shortland Street'', though she is also known for her role as the Amazon Ephiny in th ...). However, Lucinda is worried about their relationship losing its spark and she continues pushing him away to try to keep the spark alive. A string of quilt thefts have been occurring around town and when Lucinda finds hers, she is curious and reckless when she trades Rob's cows, worth NZ$400,000, for it. Rob is beyond words in his rage and loses his voice as he drives away, leaving Lucinda to worry for days before their planned wedding. References External linksiofilm.co.ukndash; a review o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted? (film)
''What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?'' is a 1999 New Zealand drama film directed by Ian Mune and starring Temuera Morrison as an abusive Māori husband, Jake "the Muss" Heke. The film is based on Alan Duff's novel '' What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?'' (1996), the sequel to ''Once Were Warriors'' (1990), which was made into the film ''Once Were Warriors'' (1994). Plot summary Jake "the Muss" Heke fights to save his son, Sonny, from a gang lifestyle after his eldest son, Nig, is killed in a gangland shootout. Jake goes through a period of hopelessness as he tries to restore his family to a functioning state after his anger, drinking, and violence (depicted in the first film) tore them apart. He still has trouble accepting the old traditional ways of the Māori people, but he begins to realise the importance of family and regrets what his former actions have done to them. Towards the end of the film, Jake does his best to reconcile with his family, even going so far as to save ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapa Nui (film)
''Rapa-Nui'' is a 1994 American historical action-adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds and coproduced by Kevin Costner, who starred in Reynolds's previous film, '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'' (1991). The plot is based on Rapanui legends of Easter Island, Chile, in particular the race for the sooty tern's egg in the Birdman Cult. The historic details of this film are questionable, and though the central theme—the destruction of the island's irreplaceable forests is well-authenticated, the idea that this led to the destruction of the Rapa Nui is questionable. The struggle in the story is derived from the legend of the Hanau epe. This film is also one of the biggest box office bombs based on gross earnings, making $305,070 on a $20 million budget. Plot There are two classes of people: Long Ears and Short Ears. Long Ears, marked by large wooden plugs in their earlobes and a certain tattoo, are the ruling class. The working-class Short Ears have no ear plugs and a differ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrence Makoare
Lawrence Makoare (born 20 March 1968) is a New Zealand Māori actor. He is most known for his roles in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film series as several prominent antagonists, including Lurtz the Uruk-Hai and the Witch King of Angmar. Career Makoare was a road construction builder who drifted into acting after he accompanied a girlfriend to a drama class and was picked out by the teacher to perform because of his impressive height. He began his career performing as a stuntman. Makoare is best known for his roles in ''The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Hobbit'' film trilogies. In ''The Fellowship of the Ring'', he portrayed the Uruk-hai leader Lurtz, and in ''The Return of the King'', he portrayed the Witch-king of Angmar as well as Gothmog, the Orc commander at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. In '' The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'', he portrayed the Orc commander Bolg, son of Azog. Due to filming commitments on '' Marco Polo'', Makoare was unavailable during the pick-ups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toa Fraser
Toa Fraser (born 1975) is a New Zealand born playwright and film director, of Fijian heritage. His first feature film, '' No. 2'', starring Ruby Dee won the Audience Award (World Dramatic) at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. His second, ''Dean Spanley'', starring Sam Neill, Jeremy Northam and Peter O'Toole, premiered in September 2008. His third film ''Giselle'' was selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. His fourth, ''The Dead Lands'', a Maori action-adventure film, was released in 2014. Life Fraser moved to Auckland in 1989. He attended Sacred Heart College, Auckland and is a graduate of the University of Auckland. His father is Eugene Fraser who has worked for both the BBC and many other radio and TV stations across the world as a radio continuity presenter. In April 2021, Fraser announced via Twitter that he had been diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease in 2016. Career His career proved a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dead Lands
''The Dead Lands'' is a 2014 New Zealand action film directed by Toa Fraser. It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival where it had its world premier on 4 September 2014. It was selected as the New Zealand entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. Plot Tane, a Māori chief, his 15-year-old son Hongi and their tribe allow a rival tribe access to the remains of the second tribe's fallen warriors. Hongi does not trust the rival tribe's leader, Wirepa, and follows him. As Hongi suspected, the visit is a ruse, and Wirepa desecrates the grave site as a pretext for war, blaming Hongi for disturbing the remains. Tane believes his son is innocent, but offers to kill Hongi if it will prevent war. Wirepa refuses, saying war is imminent. Wirepa's tribe returns later in force, kills the men of the tribe and beheads Tane, taking his head as a trophy. Hongi is knocked away from the battl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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