Man of Valor

Name: Man of Valor
Genre: War, Documentary, Action
Released: 2026-04-23
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Alex Tarrant, Niwa Whatuira, Vinnie Bennett, Matu Ngaropo, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

A true warrior never dies.

Sgt. Haane (2026)

1:29 (89 min)

War, Documentary, Action

New Zealand, Tunisia

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Watch film Man of Valor — SGT. HAANE | Official Trailer 2 | In Cinemas April 30

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Production

Wheke Group Limited, Jawbone Pictures, Te Māngai Pāho

Release date

23 April 2026

Director

Tearepa Kahi

Scenario

Tearepa Kahi

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Actors

Alex Tarrant

Haane Manahi

Niwa Whatuira

Johnny

Vinnie Bennett

Hinga

Matu Ngaropo

Monty

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Rangi

John Bach

General Horrocks (Elder)

Itay Ben-Dom

Salah

Damian Edwards

Johnny Ingram

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Short description

Man of Valor is a documentary-drama that focuses on the experiences of Haane Manahi, a soldier in the 28th Māori Battalion. The story centers on the 1943 conflict in Tunisia, specifically detailing the bravery of Manahi during the fight for the fortified summit of Takrouna.

Directed and written by Tearepa Kahi, this production is a collaboration between New Zealand and Tunisia. The film stars Alex Tarrant in the lead role of Haane Manahi, supported by a cast that includes Niwa Whatuira, Vinnie Bennett, Matu Ngaropo, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald, and John Bach. It was produced by the New Zealand Film Commission, Wheke Group Limited, Jawbone Pictures, and Te Māngai Pāho. The movie was released on April 23, 2026, with a total runtime of 89 minutes.