Pictures poster

Pictures

1981 • 1h27m Drama, History

Rating

5.0/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Michael Black

Screenplay

John O'Shea

Robert Lord

Cast

Kevin J. Wilson

Peter Vere-Jones

Helen Moulder

Release date

10/1/1981

Status

Released

Budget

$400,000

Origin country

US

NZ

Vote count

1