Black and White(2002)
One man's conviction divided a nation.
Black and White Synopsis
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Black and White (2002) is a drama film directed by Craig Lahiff, released on October 31, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox and Colin Friels. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Craig Lahiff
- Writers:
- Louis Nowra
- Producers:
- Helen Leake, Nik Powell
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Composer:
- Cezary Skubiszewski
- Production:
- Scala Productions, Duo Art Productions
- Status:
- Released
Black and White (2002) Trailer
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Black and White Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carlyle
as David O'Sullivan
Charles Dance
as Roderic Chamberlain
Kerry Fox
as Helen Devaney
Colin Friels
as Father Tom Dixon
Ben Mendelsohn
as Rupert Murdoch
David Ngoombujarra
as Young Max Stuart
- Max Stuart
Max Stuart
as Old Max Stuart
Rhys McConnochie
as Justice Abbott
Bille Brown
as Thomas Playford
John Gregg
as Rohan Rivett
Roy Billing
as Det Sgt Turner
Gary Waddell
as Constable Jones
Key crew
Directed by Craig Lahiff, written by Louis Nowra, produced by Helen Leake and Nik Powell.
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Black and White Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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Black and White – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black and White online?
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Black and White (2002) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black and White?
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The main cast of Black and White (2002) includes Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, Colin Friels and Ben Mendelsohn. The film was directed by Craig Lahiff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black and White released?
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Black and White was released on October 31, 2002 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Black and White worth watching?
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Black and White (2002) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black and White?
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Yes. The official Black and White trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.