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Language Selections:
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
88 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1981 and produced in:
New Zealand ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Michael Black

Written By:
Robert Lord
John O'Shea

Actors:
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
Ron Lynn ..... President of the Geographical Society
John Callen ..... Casey
Ken Blackburn ..... James Gilchrist
Suzanne Furner ..... Charlotte
Frank Edwards ..... Payton
Peter Hayden ..... Algy
Louise Hutchinson ..... Photographer
Winiata Tapa ..... Ploughman
Peter Wiari ..... Whiti

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. A passible film with some great photography in locations such as Dunedin, Oamaru and the Wanganui river.

Two brothers face the realities of life in pioneer New Zealand.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 07 November, 2013.