Tama Tū (2004): Cast
Tama Tū is a 2004 short war comedy directed by Taika Waititi, starring Taungaroa Emile as Māori Battalion Soldier, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Mark Ruka. It runs 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 18 min
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Original language
- Māori
- Studio
- New Zealand Film Commission
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tama Tū About?
The premise of Tama Tū without spoilers.
Six Māori Battalion soldiers bivouac among ruined Italian buildings, awaiting nightfall. In the quiet they share jokes, but a sudden tohu (sign) pulls them back to harsh reality. They pause to say a karakia before returning to the fight, highlighting the strong bond forged by their character, culture and camaraderie, as director Taika Waititi notes.
Tama Tū Cast & Characters
Taungaroa Emile leads the cast as Māori Battalion Soldier, with Te Kohe Tuhaka as Māori Battalion Soldier and Mark Ruka as Māori Battalion Soldier. Directed by Taika Waititi; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Taika Waititi
- Taungaroa Emile as Māori Battalion Soldier
- Te Kohe Tuhaka as Māori Battalion Soldier
- Mark Ruka as Māori Battalion Soldier
- Tammy Davis as Māori Battalion Soldier
Also Starring in Tama Tū
· 3 more- Jarod Rawiri Māori Battalion Soldier
- Rob Mokaraka Māori Battalion Soldier
- Jeremy Randerson German Soldier
More from Taika Waititi
More films directed by Taika Waititi: The Boy & the Octopus, Team Darryl, Team Thor: Part 2 and Team Thor.
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Tama Tū FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tama Tū, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tama Tū?
Tama Tū runs 18 minutes.
When was Tama Tū released?
Tama Tū was released on October 21, 2004.
Who directed Tama Tū?
Tama Tū was directed by Taika Waititi.
More films by Taika Waititi Who is in the cast of Tama Tū?
Tama Tū stars Taungaroa Emile as Māori Battalion Soldier, Te Kohe Tuhaka as Māori Battalion Soldier and Mark Ruka as Māori Battalion Soldier, among 7 credited actors.
Does Tama Tū have a post-credit scene?
No. Tama Tū has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tama Tū in?
The original language of Tama Tū is Māori.
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