Pictures

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Robert Lord, John O'Shea

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

Release date

1 October 1981

Budget

$400,000

Ensemble

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

• 

  Peter Hayden

  Algy