Broken Barrier
"A white boy... a maori girl. Facing the challenge of prejudice!"
Originally released in 1952. Broken Barrier is a drama/romance film. directed by Roger Mirams. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kay Ngarimu, Terence Bayler, and Myra Hapi
Synopsis
Tom Sullivan, a young Pakeha journalist researching a series of exploitative, tabloid articles on "the" Maori people becomes a casual labourer on a Mahia Peninsular farm. The emotional liaison he forms with Rawi, a young Maori woman exposes the racism engendered by the particular social attitudes and expectations of that time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1952
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pacific Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Barrier about?
Tom Sullivan, a young Pakeha journalist researching a series of exploitative, tabloid articles on "the" Maori people becomes a casual labourer on a Mahia Peninsular farm. The emotional liaison he f...
Who directed Broken Barrier?
Broken Barrier was directed by Roger Mirams.
How long is Broken Barrier?
Broken Barrier has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Broken Barrier released?
Broken Barrier was released on January 1, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken Barrier?
The main cast of Broken Barrier includes Kay Ngarimu, Terence Bayler, Myra Hapi, George Ormond, Dorothy Tansley.