Ka Mate! Ka Mate!

Ka Mate! Ka Mate! 1987 Directed by Barry Barclay

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.

Countries New Zealand , unknown

Production Country New Zealand

Language Maori

Spoken Language Maori

Gneres Drama , History

Production Companies New Zealand Film Commission , Pacific Films

Release Date 3 March 1987

31 mins