The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael BlackDirector
- John O'SheaScreenplay
- Jan PrestonOriginal Music Composer
- Robert LordScreenplay
Cast
- Kevin J. WilsonAlfred Burton
- Peter Vere-JonesWalter Burton
- Helen MoulderLydia Burton
- Elizabeth CoulterHelen Burton
- Terence BaylerJohn Rochfort
- Matiu MareikuraNgatai
- Ken BlackburnJames Gilchrist
- John CallenCasey
- John CallenPayton
- Peter HaydenAlgy
Themes
victorian englandcolonialism