---
title: "Chief"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chief-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 103020
imdb_id: "tt1157622"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 20
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Chief (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chief-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Chief" (2008).
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Source [1]: Title: Chief (2008). Release Date: 02/01/2008 (US). Genre: Drama. Duration: 20m. Synopsis: Semu Fatutoa drives a taxi in Honolulu, Hawaii, slowly forgetting his old life as a tribal Chief in Samoa. Little does he know, his old life is looking for him.
Source [2]: Same synopsis as [1].
Source [3]: Discusses Greg Ellis joining Star Trek. Irrelevant to "Chief" (2008) content except that it mentions Greg Ellis, but doesn't link him to "Chief".
Source [4]: Discusses "The Crew" and Chance Kelly. Irrelevant.
Title: Chief
Year: 2008
Release Date (US): 02/01/2008
Genre: Drama
Runtime:

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brett W. Wagner
- **Networks / Studios**: Redhead Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diane Ako** as *Newscaster*
- **Analu** as *Taxi Passenger*
- **Kalani 'Apuakehau** as *Pono's Dad*
- **Tavita Asuao** as *Samoan Man*
- **Chief Sielu Avea** as *Chief Semu Fatutoa*
- **Chief Ulai Manu Avea** as *Old Samoan in Taxi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Chief online?
Chief is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Chief worth watching?
Chief holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Chief and when was it released?
Chief is a feature film with a runtime of 20 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Chief?
Chief was directed by Brett W. Wagner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chief — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103020)
- [Chief (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103020-chief/cast)
- [Greg Ellis Joins Star Trek Cast – TrekMovie.com](https://trekmovie.com/2008/02/19/greg-ellis-joins-star-trek-cast/)
- ['The Crew' Casts Mather Zickel; Chance Kelly Joins 'For Life'](https://deadline.com/)

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