The Seekers

a group of British pioneers seek a new life in New Zealand.

Cast

Jack Hawkins

as Phillip Wayne

Glynis Johns

as Marion Southey

Kenneth Williams

as Peter Wishart

Noel Purcell

as Paddy Clarke

Inia Te Wiata

as Hongi Tepe

Laya Raki

as Moana

Patrick Warbrick

as Awarua

Tony Erstich

as Bangiruru

Eddie Baker

as Toroa

Maharaia Winiata

as Hongi Tepe's Father

Reviews

Jack S. Kahn

Saw this picture when I was 14 years of age and never forgot it, all the way up to the time I actually went to New Zealand....

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