Pictures
“A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty”
1981•G•1h 27m•6.0•Released
DramaHistory
Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.
Director
Michael Black
Writer
John O'Shea, Robert Lord
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Pacific Films
Cast
Kevin J. Wilson
Alfred Burton
Peter Vere-Jones
Walter Burton
Helen Moulder
Lydia Burton
Elizabeth Coulter
Helen Burton
Terence Bayler
John Rochfort
Matiu Mareikura
Ngatai
Ken Blackburn
James Gilchrist
John Callen
Casey
John Callen
Payton
Peter Hayden
Algy
Production
Company
Pacific Films
Producer
John O'Shea
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