Pictures(1981)
A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty
Pictures 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.
Pictures (1981) is a drama and history film directed by Michael Black, released on October 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder and Elizabeth Coulter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Black
- Writers:
- John O'Shea, Robert Lord
- Producers:
- John O'Shea
- Cinematographer:
- Rory O'Shea
- Composer:
- Jan Preston
- Production:
- Pacific Films
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Status:
- Released
Pictures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin J. Wilson
as Alfred Burton
Peter Vere-Jones
as Walter Burton
Helen Moulder
as Lydia Burton
- Elizabeth Coulter
Elizabeth Coulter
as Helen Burton
- Terence Bayler
Terence Bayler
as John Rochfort
- Matiu Mareikura
Matiu Mareikura
as Ngatai
- Ken Blackburn
Ken Blackburn
as James Gilchrist
John Callen
as Casey
John Callen
as Payton
Peter Hayden
as Algy
Key crew
Directed by Michael Black, written by John O'Shea and Robert Lord, produced by John O'Shea.
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Pictures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Pictures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pictures online?
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Who stars in Pictures?
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The main cast of Pictures (1981) includes Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder, Elizabeth Coulter and Terence Bayler. The film was directed by Michael Black. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pictures released?
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Pictures was released on October 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Pictures worth watching?
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Pictures (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.