Utu poster

Utu

7.0(33)19831h 58m1

In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
English
  • new zealand

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Geoff Murphy

Produced in

New Zealand

Gallery

Still from UtuStill from UtuStill from Utu

Videos

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical13 Sept 1984
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival14 May 1983
    • Theatrical27 Jun 1984
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1621 Aug 1986
  • New ZealandNZ

    • TheatricalMPremiered in Napier, NZ per https://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/john-charles. This is the documented NZ public premiere/opening; separate general-release would have been a few months later, but the date is not currently verified.31 Jan 1983

Frequently asked questions

Utu was released on 31 January 1983.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this