“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.
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Kevin J. Wilson
Alfred Burton
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Peter Vere-Jones
Walter Burton
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Helen Moulder
Lydia Burton
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Terence Bayler
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Ken Blackburn
James Gilchrist
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John Callen
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Michael Black Director · John O'Shea Screenplay Robert Lord Screenplay
Budget $400K · First release October 1, 1981 · Produced in New Zealand
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$400,000
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Pacific Films
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New Zealand
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English
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English
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New Zealand · October 1, 1981
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