Pictures (1981)
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.
- Date of release
- 1981-10-01
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Michael Black
Casting
- 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
- John Callen — Payton
- Peter Hayden — Algy
Interesting facts
Pictures is a 1981 New Zealand drama film directed by Michael Black. It was entered into the 12th Moscow International Film Festival.
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