Crooked Earth
Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. Under the guise of refusal of a land settlement, Kahu makes a large marijuana deal with some murdering city folk. Will must choose between loyalty for his brother and his father, Maori tradition, and contemporary financial issues.
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Streaming now in the United States on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
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Where can I watch Crooked Earth in the United States?
Crooked Earth is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Crooked Earth for free?
Crooked Earth streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth stars Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, Lawrence Makoare, Quinton Hita, and Nancy Brunning. Sam Pillsbury is the director.
When did Crooked Earth come out?
Crooked Earth was released on August 23, 2001.
Which studio made Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth was produced by Communicado Productions, Pandora, and New Zealand Film Commission in France and New Zealand.
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