6.0Pictures · 1981
Pictures (1981) is a Drama / History film directed by Michael Black, starring Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder.
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6.0Overview
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.
Cast
Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder, Elizabeth Coulter, Terence Bayler, Matiu Mareikura, Ken Blackburn, John Callen
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What is "Pictures" about?
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.
When was "Pictures" released?
Pictures was released in 1981.
Who stars in "Pictures"?
The cast includes Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder, Elizabeth Coulter.
