Once Were Warriors: The Criterion Collection (1994 / 1995) Criterion Collection LaserDisc - EX
Once Were Warriors: The Criterion Collection (1994 / 1995) Criterion Collection LaserDisc - EX
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Acclaimed New Zealand drama directed by Lee Tamahori and produced by Robin Scholes, starring Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, and Taungaroa Emile.
Presents the 102-minute feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Transfer created from a 35mm intermediate positive and mastered in an original 1.85:1 theatrical widescreen aspect ratio. Features feature-length audio commentary by director Lee Tamahori on analog track 2, original 35mm Dolby Stereo surround soundtrack on digital and analog track 1, theatrical trailers, behind-the-scenes production footage, and a 38-chapter index.
Distributed on LaserDisc by The Criterion Collection / Fine Line Features (Catalog # CC1434L / UPC 015515007030).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: Striking high-gloss Criterion design featuring red "ONCE WERE WARRIORS" stencil typography overlaying a photo inset of Rena Owen and Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell set against a bold red-and-black graphic backdrop. Rear Cover: High-gloss rear layout featuring two film stills, critical essay by Nelson George, cast and crew credits, Criterion production credits, audio track configuration guide, technical badges, and a complete 38-chapter index showing minor shelf wear.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, clean spine with clear typography and light corner rubbing.
Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original Criterion Collection center labels. Made in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) - Drama / Foreign / New Zealand / Criterion Collection / Widescreen / Director's Commentary |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # | CC1434L |
| UPC | 015515007030 |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Distributor | The Criterion Collection / Fine Line Features / Communicado Ltd. / Voyager Company |
| Release Year | 1995 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1994 Communicado Ltd.) |
| Director & Writers | Directed by Lee Tamahori / Screenplay by Riwia Brown / Based on the novel by Alan Duff / Produced by Robin Scholes / Music by Murray Grindlay & Murray McNabb |
| Starring | Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile, Rachael Morris Jr. |
| Running Time | Approx. 102 Minutes / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | Digital Stereo Surround / Analog Track 2 Audio Commentary by Lee Tamahori / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | Director's audio commentary by Lee Tamahori, 1.85:1 widescreen transfer, theatrical trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, and 38 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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