Rewi's Last Stand
Director: Rudall Hayward
"If men can die, the women and children can die also."
Star-crossed lovers, Robert and Ariana, are caught up in the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Ariana is claimed by the Maniapoto people as one of their own and, despite Robert's chivalrous defence, is taken by them and must help them prepare for war. Robert likewise must do his patriotic duty and enlists to fight on the other side. He volunteers to ride despatch, thinking it may give him an opportunity to see Ariana again, which it does, but their joy is short-lived; Maniapoto women fight beside their men, and furthermore she is a Rangitira (noble) and will not let her people down. The climax is the siege of Oraku Pa where 300 Maori hold off 2000 troops for three days. The Maniapoto are defeated, but Ariana, although wounded, survives to be reunited with Robert.
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In brief
Rewi's Last Stand (1940) is a drama, war, history film. With an average rating of 4.0/10 from 1 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 3min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Rewi's Last Stand?
Rewi's Last Stand runs 63 minutes (1h 3min).
What rating does Rewi's Last Stand have?
Rewi's Last Stand has an average rating of 4.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Rewi's Last Stand from?
Rewi's Last Stand was released in 1940.
