Apeman — What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Character Profile

About Apeman

The ruthless leader of the Black Snakes gang. After refusing to honor his deal with Sonny and Tania, he sexually abuses Tania and nearly executes Sonny. His actions escalate the gang war and force Jake to confront him directly to save his son.

Character Facts

Played by

Pete Smith

Appears in

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Apeman — Professional Employer — Sonny Heke (Clint Eruera)

  A temporary business arrangement that quickly devolves into betrayal.

• Apeman — Conflict Victim — Tania Rogers (Nancy Brunning)

  Apeman's cruelty forces Tania and Sonny to take direct action.

• Apeman — Conflict Rival Leader — Grunt (Lawrence Makoare)

  The two gang leaders represent opposing factions in a territorial war.

• Apeman — Conflict Confrontation — Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison)

  Jake directly clashes with Apeman to rescue his son.

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• Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison)
• Beth Heke (Rena Owen)
• Sonny Heke (Clint Eruera)
• Tania Rogers (Nancy Brunning)
• Pub Looker (Tu Brown)
• Grunt (Lawrence Makoare)
• Bar Dancer (Shannon Claire II)
• Boogie Heke (Taungaroa Emile)
• Pool Player (Ross Buckingham)
• Mookie (Tammy Davis)
• Minata Kahu (Eru Potaka-Dewes)
• Pub Looker (Otis Frizzell)