03 March 1987 Drama, History 31 mins
In a Maori settlement, Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha composes the famous chant "Ka Mate", also known as the haka, after evading enemy capture by hiding in a kumara pit.
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Michelle Scullion Music
John O'Shea Producer
Simon Reece Editor
Barry Barclay Director
Tama Poata Writer
Matt Murphy Art Direction
Rory O'Shea Director of Photography
New Zealand 03 March 1987
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