Pictures (1981)
Overview
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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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. Pictures is a Drama, History movie, released on 1981-10-01, runtime 87 minutes.
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Directed by
Michael Black
Cast
- Kevin J. Wilson as Alfred Burton
- Peter Vere-Jones as Walter Burton
- Helen Moulder as Lydia Burton
- Elizabeth Coulter as Helen Burton
- Terence Bayler as John Rochfort
- Matiu Mareikura as Ngatai
- Ken Blackburn as James Gilchrist
- John Callen as Casey
- John Callen as Payton
- Peter Hayden as Algy
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