The men performing the Haka were actual grunts from the NZ Army in Waiuru, located in the middle of the North Island of NZ. The shoot was for four weeks and the storyline involved both squads trying to get a long. Filmed in 1993. I played a NZ Officer and I remember that army consultant was a green beret called Cpt Sheepshanks. I kid you not. He taught both english and NZ actors how to march down and it was hard.
@jaylagaaia Fair enough, I didn't know the ones doing the Haka were actual NZ soldiers, I thought everyone there were actors (maybe with an Army adviser or two). Still, the Haka is always fun to watch. In fact, it is the main reason why I will be watching the Rugby world cup this year, and supporting New Zealand (despite me being English lol)
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mzcharliecat2000 5 months ago
The men performing the Haka were actual grunts from the NZ Army in Waiuru, located in the middle of the North Island of NZ. The shoot was for four weeks and the storyline involved both squads trying to get a long. Filmed in 1993. I played a NZ Officer and I remember that army consultant was a green beret called Cpt Sheepshanks. I kid you not. He taught both english and NZ actors how to march down and it was hard.
jaylagaaia 11 months ago
@jaylagaaia Fair enough, I didn't know the ones doing the Haka were actual NZ soldiers, I thought everyone there were actors (maybe with an Army adviser or two). Still, the Haka is always fun to watch. In fact, it is the main reason why I will be watching the Rugby world cup this year, and supporting New Zealand (despite me being English lol)
CaptainHollister 10 months ago