Ongka’s Big Moka (1974): Cast
Ongka’s Big Moka is a 1974 documentary directed by Charlie Nairn, starring Ongka and Andrew Strathern. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Charlie Nairn
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Granada Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ongka’s Big Moka About?
The premise of Ongka’s Big Moka without spoilers.
Set among the Kawelka people of Papua New Guinea, the documentary follows community leader Ongka as he works tirelessly to gather dozens of pigs, shells and other valuables needed for a Moka—an elaborate reciprocal gift exchange—intended to strengthen alliances with a neighboring tribe and affirm his status.
Ongka’s Big Moka Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- tribe
- pig
- papua new guinea
Ongka’s Big Moka Cast
Ongka leads the cast, with Andrew Strathern. Directed by Charlie Nairn.
- Director Charlie Nairn
- Ongka as themselves
- Andrew Strathern as themselves
Ongka’s Big Moka Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Kawelka: Ongka’s Big Moka” and “Ongka's Big Moka: The Kawelka of Papua New Guinea”.
- Also known as
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- The Kawelka: Ongka’s Big Moka
- Ongka's Big Moka: The Kawelka of Papua New Guinea
- Disappearing World - Ongka's Big Moka: The Kawelka of Papua New Guinea
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Ongka’s Big Moka FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ongka’s Big Moka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ongka’s Big Moka?
Ongka’s Big Moka runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Ongka’s Big Moka released?
Ongka’s Big Moka was released on December 11, 1974.
Who directed Ongka’s Big Moka?
Ongka’s Big Moka was directed by Charlie Nairn.
Who is in the cast of Ongka’s Big Moka?
Ongka’s Big Moka stars Ongka and Andrew Strathern.
Does Ongka’s Big Moka have a post-credit scene?
No. Ongka’s Big Moka has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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