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The Convert

6.1

Released March 14, 2024Runtime 1h 59min

A fight for peace. A heart at war.

Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Jump Film and Television

MBK Productions

New Zealand Film Commission

Mister Smith Entertainment

Brouhaha Entertainment

Kismet Film Company

Production Countries

Australia

New Zealand

United Kingdom

Finances

Budget: $0
Revenue: $692,018
Profit/Loss: $0

Stream

Rent

Buy

Videos

Cast

Guy PearceThomas Munro

Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneRangimai

Antonio Te MaiohaMaianui

Jacqueline McKenzieCharlotte

Te Kohe TuhakaCaptive Warrior

Lawrence MakoareAkatarewa

Dean O'GormanKedgley

Jared TurnerCastor Samuels

Kelly VivianEpworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer

Jack BarryHarris

Marris CollinsMaianui Elder

Duane Evans Jr.Pahirua

Andrew G HillMaianui Warrior

Renee LyonsJane Beauchamp

Leonard MathewsMaianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior

Madeleine McCarthyBethany Beauchamp

Tania NolanMrs. Webster

Peata PanohoMaianui Medicine Woman

Ariki Salvation-TurnerUenuku

Mark SoleBoyd

Quinn SugruePetrie

Whiu TomikaAorangi

George TughushiMilitary

Will WallacePadgett

Mark MitchinsonBeauchamp

Matthew ChamberlainDe Buin

Aidee WalkerEdwina De Buin

Eds EramihaTe Kauri

Richard FalknerFarrell

Matia MitaiRatapu

Stephen LovattCornwall

Hinetu DellOlder Woman

Venetia ClarkMother - Mrs. Wallant

Crew

Lee TamahoriDirector

Gene KeelanFirst Assistant Director

Hamish ClaytonNovel

Shane DanielsenScreenplay

Lee TamahoriScreenplay

Michael BennettScreenstory

Samuel McKayProduction Runner

Yvette ReidCasting

Bradford HaamiAssociate Producer

Clement DunnAssociate Producer

David MephamExecutive Producer

Tina ArchibaldLine Producer

Maria LoganExecutive Producer

Troy LumProducer

Andrew MasonProducer

Robin ScholesProducer

Anne SheehanExecutive Producer

Te Kohe TuhakaProducer

David GarrettExecutive Producer

Liz McGregorCostume Designer

Gabrielle JonesMakeup & Hair

Gin LoaneDirector of Photography

Tane Upjohn-BeatsonSound Designer

Guy MoanaProduction Design

Nick WilliamsProduction Design

Andrew MasonVisual Effects Supervisor

Steve McQuillanStunts

Xavier HoranStunt Coordinator

Luke HaighEditor

Matteo ZingalesOriginal Music Composer

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Reviews

In spite of a few shortcomings, I mostly liked The Convert. Firstly, there's Australian actor, Guy Pierce. Pierce who is, in my opinion, fantastic. Its been quite a while since I've seen him in anything, I'd personally consider worthwhile, so this film made for a welcome change. Another upsi...