Pictures
"A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty"
Originally released in 1981. Pictures is a drama/history film. directed by Michael Black. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, and Helen Moulder
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Pacific Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Pictures?
Pictures was directed by Michael Black.
How long is Pictures?
Pictures has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Pictures released?
Pictures was released on October 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pictures?
The main cast of Pictures includes Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder, Elizabeth Coulter, Terence Bayler.