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The Convert

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.

20241h 59mNRDrama, Action

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About The Convert

Directors
Lee Tamahori
Cast
Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Lawrence Makoare
Genres
Drama, Action
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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