The Convert

MA 15+
1h 59m
2024
6.179 /10 (148)

A fight for peace. A heart at war.

Overview

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.

Country : Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2024-03-14

Top Billed Cast

Guy Pearce

Thomas Munro

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Rangimai

Antonio Te Maioha

Maianui

Jacqueline McKenzie

Charlotte

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Captive Warrior

Lawrence Makoare

Akatarewa

Dean O'Gorman

Kedgley

Jared Turner

Castor Samuels

Kelly Vivian

Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer

Jack Barry

Harris

Marris Collins

Maianui Elder

Duane Evans Jr.

Pahirua

Andrew G Hill

Maianui Warrior

Renee Lyons

Jane Beauchamp

Leonard Mathews

Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior

Madeleine McCarthy

Bethany Beauchamp

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