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ActionDrama

The Convert

- A fight for peace. A heart at war.

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.

Release Date : 2024-03-14

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Jump Film and TelevisionMBK ProductionsNew Zealand Film CommissionMister Smith EntertainmentBrouhaha EntertainmentKismet Film Company

Production Country : AustraliaNew ZealandUnited Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Guy Pearce

Character Name : Thomas Munro

Original Name : Guy Pearce

Gender : Male

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Character Name : Rangimai

Original Name : Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Gender : Female

Antonio Te Maioha

Character Name : Maianui

Original Name : Antonio Te Maioha

Gender : Male

Jacqueline McKenzie

Character Name : Charlotte

Original Name : Jacqueline McKenzie

Gender : Female

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Character Name : Captive Warrior

Original Name : Te Kohe Tuhaka

Gender : Male

Lawrence Makoare

Character Name : Akatarewa

Original Name : Lawrence Makoare

Gender : Male

Dean O'Gorman

Character Name : Kedgley

Original Name : Dean O'Gorman

Gender : Male

Jared Turner

Character Name : Castor Samuels

Original Name : Jared Turner

Gender : Male

Kelly Vivian

Character Name : Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer

Original Name : Kelly Vivian

Gender : Female

Jack Barry

Character Name : Harris

Original Name : Jack Barry

Gender : Male

Marris Collins

Character Name : Maianui Elder

Original Name : Marris Collins

Gender : Male

Duane Evans Jr.

Character Name : Pahirua

Original Name : Duane Evans Jr.

Gender : Male

Andrew G Hill

Character Name : Maianui Warrior

Original Name : Andrew G Hill

Gender : Male

Renee Lyons

Character Name : Jane Beauchamp

Original Name : Renee Lyons

Gender : Female

Leonard Mathews

Character Name : Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior

Original Name : Leonard Mathews

Gender : Male

Madeleine McCarthy

Character Name : Bethany Beauchamp

Original Name : Madeleine McCarthy

Gender : Female

Tania Nolan

Character Name : Mrs. Webster

Original Name : Tania Nolan

Gender : Female

Peata Panoho

Character Name : Maianui Medicine Woman

Original Name : Peata Panoho

Gender : Female

Ariki Salvation-Turner

Character Name : Uenuku

Original Name : Ariki Salvation-Turner

Gender : Male

Mark Sole

Character Name : Boyd

Original Name : Mark Sole

Gender : Male

Quinn Sugrue

Character Name : Petrie

Original Name : Quinn Sugrue

Gender : Male

Whiu Tomika

Character Name : Aorangi

Original Name : Whiu Tomika

Gender : Male

George Tughushi

Character Name : Military

Original Name : George Tughushi

Gender : Male

Will Wallace

Character Name : Padgett

Original Name : Will Wallace

Gender : Male

Mark Mitchinson

Character Name : Beauchamp

Original Name : Mark Mitchinson

Gender : Male

Matthew Chamberlain

Character Name : De Buin

Original Name : Matthew Chamberlain

Gender : Male

Aidee Walker

Character Name : Edwina De Buin

Original Name : Aidee Walker

Gender : Female

Edmund Eramiha

Character Name : Te Kauri

Original Name : Edmund Eramiha

Gender : Male

Richard Falkner

Character Name : Farrell

Original Name : Richard Falkner

Gender : Male

Matia Mitai

Character Name : Ratapu

Original Name : Matia Mitai

Gender : Male

Stephen Lovatt

Character Name : Cornwall

Original Name : Stephen Lovatt

Gender : Male

Hinetu Dell

Character Name : Older Woman

Original Name : Hinetu Dell

Gender : Male

Venetia Clark

Character Name : Mother - Mrs. Wallant

Original Name : Venetia Clark

Gender : Male

Reviews

M

MovieGuys

@MovieGuys

2024-10-16

In spite of a few shortcomings, I mostly liked The Convert. Firstly, there's Australian actor, Guy Pierce. Pierce who is, in my opinion, fantastic. Its been quite a while since I've seen him in anything, I'd personally consider worthwhile, so this film made for a welcome change. Another upside, is a reasonable, if overcooked story (I'll come to that) which offers insights into early colonial life in New Zealand. In particular, it taps into the conflict between Maori tribes (the native people) and the newly arrived colonists. It's not a bad tale but as is often the case, it overplays its hand. The colonists are depicted as largely narrow minded, racist bigots. Its fair to say there was indeed racism (and still is). Its also true, however that the reason there are no pure Maori left in New Zealand, is because they integrated with the new arrivals.Its a bit hard to overstate the race card, when you stop to consider this fact. That said, there remains a heck of a lot to like here. Great performances, convincing characterisations and action that's a little implausible, at times, but still well done and generally entertaining. In summary, The Convert, in spite of a few shortcomings, is a quality production, that's definitely worth a look.