Pictures

IMDb 5.0 1981 • 87 min • DramaHistory

Director

Michael Black

Country

NZ

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Kevin J. Wilson
Kevin J. Wilson Alfred Burton
Peter Vere-Jones
Peter Vere-Jones Walter Burton
Helen Moulder
Helen Moulder Lydia Burton
Elizabeth Coulter
Elizabeth Coulter Helen Burton
Terence Bayler
Terence Bayler John Rochfort