Man of Valor

Man of Valor (2026)

Sgt. Haane

A true warrior never dies.

This documentary-drama film follows Lance Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM of B Company, 28th Māori Battalion, a soldier of extraordinary courage, whose actions proved pivotal in the 1943 battle for the fortified summit of Takrouna, Tunisia.

Date of release
2026-04-23
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
War, Documentary, Action
Director
Tearepa Kahi

Casting

Interesting facts

Sgt. Haane is a 2026 New Zealand documentary film directed and written by Tearepa Kahi. The documentary focused on the Māori Battalion veteran Sergeant Haane Manahi and his troops' role in capturing a sheer-faced pinnacle in Takrouna, Tunisia from Axis forces during the Battle of the Mareth Line in 1943. While Manahi was initially recommended for the Victoria Cross by his superiors, it was subsequently downgraded to a Distinguished Conduct Medal by the British War Office. Sgt. Haane stars Alex Tarrant as Haane Manahi alongside Ryan O'Kane, Vinnie Bennett, John Bach, Niwa Whatuira, Matuera Ngaropo and Poroaki Merritt-McDonald.

Production

Sgt. Haane was directed and written by Tearepa Kahi. The documentary was produced by Selina Joe, Reikura Kahi and Donna Morrison. Kahi and Kelly Rogers also served as executive producers. Cast members included Alex Tarrant as Haane Manahi, Niwa Whatuira as Johnny, Vinnie Bennett as Hinga, Matu Ngaropo as Monty, and Poroaki Merritt-McDonald as Rangi.

Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper served as composer while Chris Mauger served as cinematographer. The documentary was edited by Franois Glenday. Pauline Pohatu served as costume designer.

Sven Wiig served as production designer. Melissa Mitchell served as makeup artist. Sgt. Haane received funding from NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, the New Zealand Film Commission, and Kiwibank.

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