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The Patriarch (2016)
103 min | Drama

The Patriarch (2016)

103 min | Drama

From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.

Director

Lee Tamahori

Writers

John Collee (screenplay) | Witi Ihimaera (novel "Bulibasha: King of the Gypsies")

Producers

Janine Dickins | Robin Scholes (produced by)

Composers

Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper | Tama Waipara

Cinematographer

Gin Loane (as Ginny Loane)

Editors

Michael Horton | Jonathan Woodford-Robinson

Casting Directors

Matt Dwyer | Mike Dwyer

Production Designer

Mark Robins

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Release date

Oct 26, 2016 (United States)

Awards

2 wins & 9 nominations

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41 cast members

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