01 Jan 1982
Praying Mantis
A middle-aged professor's young bride and his assistant plan to commit a double murder disguised as a "Crime Passionel", but discover too late that one of their intended victims has become a fellow conspirator.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Once they were warriors. Men of Honour. Now five years on one man's battle has only just begun.
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
Top Billed Cast
Temuera Morrison Jake Heke
Rena Owen Beth Heke
Clint Eruera Sonny Heke
Nancy Brunning Tania Rogers
Pete Smith Apeman
Lawrence Makoare Grunt
Rawiri Paratene Mulla Rota
Julian Arahanga Nig Heke
Rudolph Alford McClutchy
Tony Billy Charlie
Tu Brown Pub Looker
Ross Buckingham Pool Player
Shannon Claire II Bar Dancer
Tammy Davis Mookie
Eru Potaka-Dewes Minata Kahu
Steven Dyhrberg Pool Player
Taungaroa Emile Boogie Heke
Rod Enoka Partygoer
Clive French Site Manager
Otis Frizzell Pub Looker
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