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19815.0 / 1087 min
Drama, History

Overview

A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty

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.

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

Matiu Mareikura

Matiu Mareikura

Ngatai

Ken Blackburn

Ken Blackburn

James Gilchrist

John Callen

John Callen

Casey

John Callen

John Callen

Payton

Peter Hayden

Peter Hayden

Algy

Crew

Michael Black

Michael Black

Director

John O'Shea

John O'Shea

Producer

John O'Shea

John O'Shea

Screenplay

John Kiley

John Kiley

Editor

Russell Collins

Russell Collins

Art Direction

Gwen Kaiser

Gwen Kaiser

Costume Design

Jan Preston

Jan Preston

Original Music Composer

Rory O'Shea

Rory O'Shea

Director of Photography

Robert Lord

Robert Lord

Screenplay