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The Convert
A fight for peace. A heart at war.
Genres
ActionDrama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$692018
Runtime
119 min
Release Date
2024-03-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
155
Vote Average
6.116
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Guy Pearce
Thomas Munro
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Rangimai
Antonio Te Maioha
Maianui
Jacqueline McKenzie
Charlotte
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Captive Warrior
Lawrence Makoare
Akatarewa
Dean O'Gorman
Kedgley
Jared Turner
Castor Samuels
Kelly Vivian
Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
Jack Barry
Harris
Marris Collins
Maianui Elder
Duane Evans Jr.
Pahirua
Andrew G Hill
Maianui Warrior
Renee Lyons
Jane Beauchamp
Leonard Mathews
Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior
Madeleine McCarthy
Bethany Beauchamp
Tania Nolan
Mrs. Webster
Peata Panoho
Maianui Medicine Woman
Ariki Salvation-Turner
Uenuku
Mark Sole
Boyd
Quinn Sugrue
Petrie
Whiu Tomika
Aorangi
George Tughushi
Military
Will Wallace
Padgett
Mark Mitchinson
Beauchamp
Matthew Chamberlain
De Buin
Aidee Walker
Edwina De Buin
Eds Eramiha
Te Kauri
Richard Falkner
Farrell
Matia Mitai
Ratapu
Stephen Lovatt
Cornwall
Hinetu Dell
Older Woman
Venetia Clark
Mother - Mrs. Wallant
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