Pictures
“A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty”
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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.
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About Pictures
“A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty”
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. Running 87 minutes.
Pictures Cast and Characters
The cast features Kevin J. Wilson (as Alfred Burton), Peter Vere-Jones (as Walter Burton), Helen Moulder (as Lydia Burton), Elizabeth Coulter (as Helen Burton), and Terence Bayler (as John Rochfort). Their performances are a major reason Pictures has built such a passionate audience.
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Pictures flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Pictures online for free?
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How long is Pictures?
Pictures runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is Pictures good? What's the rating?
Pictures holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Pictures?
The main cast includes Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder, and Elizabeth Coulter, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Pictures available in English?
Yes — Pictures was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Pictures released?
Pictures was released in 1981.
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What is Pictures about?
Pictures is a Drama/History English-language film. 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 on October 1, 1981. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Pacific Films.
Who stars in Pictures?
Pictures stars Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder and Elizabeth Coulter. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Pictures available in HD?
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