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# A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty
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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.
💵 Budget: USD 400,000
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1981-10-01
⌚ Running Time: 87 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

Beloved Cast

Kevin J. Wilson original image
Alfred Burton
Kevin J. Wilson
Peter Vere-Jones original image
Walter Burton
Peter Vere-Jones
Helen Moulder original image
Lydia Burton
Helen Moulder
Elizabeth Coulter original image
Helen Burton
Elizabeth Coulter
Terence Bayler original image
John Rochfort
Terence Bayler
Matiu Mareikura original image
Ngatai
Matiu Mareikura
Ken Blackburn original image
James Gilchrist
Ken Blackburn
John Callen original image
Casey
John Callen
John Callen original image
Payton
John Callen
Peter Hayden original image
Algy
Peter Hayden

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