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Pictures(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-10-01
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Time: 1h 27m
A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
New Zealand
Budget: $400,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Pacific Films
Movie: Pictures
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kevin J. Wilson
Alfred Burton
Peter Vere-Jones
Walter Burton
Helen Moulder
Lydia Burton
John Callen
Casey
John Callen
Payton
Peter Hayden
Algy
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1981-10-01
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5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty
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