Pete Smith
Pete is one of New Zealand's most well-known and respected Maori actors. He has been working in the industry as an actor, writer, producer, director and voice artist for over 20 years. Pete helped set up the production company Puriri Films, where works as a producer, director, writer and prese…
Known For
5 titles
The Piano
In the mid-19th century a mute woman is sent to New Zealand along with her young daughter and prized piano for an arranged marriage to a farmer, but is soon lusted after by a farm worker.
Once Were Warriors
A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.
The Quiet Earth
A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.
Rapa Nui
Love between the representatives of two warring tribes changes the balance of power on the whole remote island.
The Boys
After serving time for assault, violent parolee Brett Sprague returns to his family home. As tensions rise between Brett and his brothers Stevie and Glenn over 24 hours, dark events begin to unfold.