CinemaOSMovie · 1981 · 1h 27m

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A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty

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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.

Directed byMichael Black

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
EN
Released
October 1, 1981
Budget
$400,000
Studios
Pacific Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Kevin J. Wilson

Kevin J. Wilson

Alfred Burton

Peter Vere-Jones

Peter Vere-Jones

Walter Burton

Helen Moulder

Helen Moulder

Lydia Burton

Elizabeth Coulter

Helen Burton

Terence Bayler

John Rochfort

Matiu Mareikura

Ngatai

Ken Blackburn

James Gilchrist

John Callen

John Callen

Casey

Peter Hayden

Peter Hayden

Algy

Creative team
Directed by
Michael Black
Written by
John O'Shea
Robert Lord
Produced by
John O'Shea

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