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1981-10-01 · 87 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Michael Black
Production companies
Pacific Films
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released
Budget
USD 400,000

Top Cast

Kevin J. WilsonKevin J. WilsonAlfred Burton
Peter Vere-JonesPeter Vere-JonesWalter Burton
Helen MoulderHelen MoulderLydia Burton
Elizabeth CoulterHelen Burton
Terence BaylerJohn Rochfort
Matiu MareikuraNgatai
Ken BlackburnJames Gilchrist
John CallenJohn CallenCasey
John CallenJohn CallenPayton
Peter HaydenPeter HaydenAlgy

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