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Serve or protect?

2022•1h 44m•

★6.4(14 ratings)

DramaAction

Overview

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

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Main Cast

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Tāwharau ‘Taffy’

Jay Ryan

Jay Ryan

Gallagher

Manu Bennett

Manu Bennett

Kimiora

Simone Kessell

Simone Kessell

Maria

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Waikura/Rusty

Roimata Fox

Roimata Fox

Hārata

Ria Paki

Ria Paki

Blake

Tame Iti

Tame Iti

Tame Iti

Xavier Horan

Xavier Horan

STG 'Ren' Renata

Andrew Cottle

Andrew Cottle

STG Phil

Byron Coll

Byron Coll

Jarrod

Cinzia Maioha Jonathan

Cinzia Maioha Jonathan

Dr. Foon

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Tearepa Kahi
First Assistant Director: Mario de Mendoza
First Assistant Director: Paul Grinder
Script Supervisor: Dianne Moffatt
Continuity: Maruia Jensen
Second Assistant Director: Nicoel Boschman

Writing

Screenplay: Tearepa Kahi
Co-Writer: Jason Nathan
Original Story: Jason Nathan
Script Editor: Claire Dobbin

Production

Producer: Tame Iti
Producer: Reikura Kahi
Producer: Selina Joe
Executive Producer: Cliff Curtis
Executive Producer: Richard Fletcher
Executive Producer: Tearepa Kahi

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Sound Designer: Dick Reade
Sound Recordist: Mark Storey
Boom Operator: Jesse Stuart
Sound Supervisor: Steve Finnigan
Dialogue Editor: Dick Reade

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Fred Renata
Additional Director of Photography: Fred Renata
Additional Director of Photography: Chris Mauger
Camera Operator: Chris Mauger
Camera Operator: Fred Renata
Camera Operator: Gilly Lawrence

Editing

Editor: John Gilbert
Assistant Editor: Dan Pavis
Online Editor: Brenton Cumberpatch
Online Editor: Tristan Simpson
Colorist: Alana Cotton
Color Assistant: Jemma Lee

Art Direction

Production Design: Ashley Turner
Art Department Coordinator: Sarah Johnson
Assistant Art Director: Dion Bothby
Set Decoration: Chris Elliott
Set Dresser: Lauren Barr
Set Dresser: Jeremy Archibald

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Designer: Pauline Pohatu
Makeup Designer: Gabrielle Jones
Hair Designer: Gabrielle Jones
Costume Supervisor: Brett Garton
On Set Dresser: Keelan Bowkett-Assaf
Dresser: Melaney Kemp

Visual Effects

Special Effects Supervisor: Paul Verrall
Visual Effects Supervisor: Brenton Cumberpatch
VFX Artist: Simon Deighton
VFX Artist: Kieran Shalley

Keywords

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Serve or protect?"

#2

The original title is "Muru" (MI).

#3

The runtime is 104 minutes (1h 44m).

#4

The film was directed by Tearepa Kahi.

#5

The screenplay was written by Tearepa Kahi.

#6

The score was composed by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Fred Renata.

#8

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 59 credited actors.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt15686638.

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Rating

6.4/10

Average

14 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Muru

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

MA15+

Language:

English,

Country of Origin:

New Zealand

Production Companies:

Jawbone Pictures

Wheke Group Limited

Te Māngai Pāho

Te Māngai Pāho

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