The Governor

Season 1 Episode 1: The Reverend Traitor

The first episode of landmark 1977 historical drama The Governor is a one and a half hour epic. Soon after signing the Treaty of Waitangi, charismatic Ngāpuhi chief Hōne Heke (George Henare) defies British forces, culminating in the battle at Ruapekapeka pā. Missionary Henry Williams tries to calm his old friend, but his influence is resented by the British. Change arrives with Governor George Grey —who undermines Williams, aggressively pursues 'peace' and captures fearsome Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha, holding him without trial.

Genre:

War & Politics

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

Corin Redgrave, Judy Cleine

Quality:

HD

Duration:

90 min

First Air:

1977

Rating:

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