The Convert

The Convert

6.1IMDb Score
Released:2024-03-14
Genre:Drama, Action
Duration:119 min
Country:Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Director:Lee Tamahori
Actors:Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Te Kohe Tuhaka
Production:Jump Film and Television, MBK Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Mister Smith Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Kismet Film Company

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.

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