The Seekers (1954): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Seekers is a 1954 romantic drama directed by Ken Annakin, starring Jack Hawkins as Phillip Wayne, Noel Purcell and Inia Te Wiata. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Plex.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- George H. Brown Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Seekers About?
The premise of The Seekers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A western set in New Zealand during the 1820s following a group of British pioneers seeking a new life Down Under.
The Seekers Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- year 1821
- oceania
- scene during opening credits
- group
- new zealand
- maori
- shrunken head
- tribe
- chief
- settler
- british sailor
- maori village
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- shaman
- witch doctor
- colonialism
- tall ship
- spear
- savage
- cannibal
- head hunter
- tribal-warfare
- based on novel
- 1800s
Where to Watch The Seekers
Stream it on Plex. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Seekers Cast & Characters
Jack Hawkins leads the cast as Phillip Wayne, with Noel Purcell as Paddy Clarke and Inia Te Wiata as Hongi Tepe. Directed by Ken Annakin; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Annakin
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Jack Hawkins as Phillip Wayne - Noel Purcell as Paddy Clarke
- Inia Te Wiata as Hongi Tepe
- Maharaia Winiata as Hongi Tepe's Father
Also Starring in The Seekers
· 17 more- Francis de Wolff Capt. Bryce
- Glynis Johns Marion Southey
- Laya Raki Moana
- Kenneth Williams Peter Wishart
- Thomas Heathcote Sgt. Paul
- Ian Fleming Mr. Southey
- Norman Mitchell Grayson
- Eddie Baker Toroa
- Fred Johnson Captain of the Adventure
- James Copeland Mackay
- Henry Gilbert Aspiti Tohunga
- F.B.J. Sharp Judge
- Patrick Warbrick Awarua
- Tony Erstich Bangiruru
- Patrick Rawiri Special Maori
- Mac Hata Special Maori
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- J. Ward Holmes Special Maori
The Seekers Plot Summary
What happens in The Seekers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1821, a British sailing ship, the Becket, anchors off the rugged coastline of New Zealand. Philip Wayne — Jack Hawkins and Paddy Clarke — [Noel Purcell], the First Mate and Bosun, embark to explore the untamed shores. Their curiosity leads them to a Māori burial cave, but curiosity quickly climbs into danger as they are captured by a local tribe. Accused of sacrilege, the pair faces a trial by challenge, and Wayne’s steadiness under pressure earns him a decisive victory. The Māori chief, Hongi Tepe — [Inia Te Wiata], is sufficiently impressed to take Wayne under his wing, offering him land and a place among the tribe.
Full summary
The whole story of The Seekers, scene by scene
The Seekers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Seekers.
How Well Do You Know The Seekers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the British sailing ship that anchors off New Zealand at the start of the film?
The Seekers Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Land of Fury” and “El Valle de los Maoríes”.
- Also known as
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- Land of Fury
- El Valle de los Maoríes
- Dämonen der Südsee
- Els pioners
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The Seekers FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Seekers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Seekers?
The Seekers runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Seekers released?
The Seekers was released on June 22, 1954.
Who directed The Seekers?
The Seekers was directed by Ken Annakin.
More films by Ken Annakin Who is in the cast of The Seekers?
The Seekers stars Jack Hawkins as Phillip Wayne, Noel Purcell as Paddy Clarke and Inia Te Wiata as Hongi Tepe, among 21 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Seekers?
In the US, The Seekers is streaming on Plex (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Seekers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Seekers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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