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.
Kevin J. Wilson
as Alfred Burton
Peter Vere-Jones
as Walter Burton
Helen Moulder
as Lydia Burton
Elizabeth Coulter
as Helen Burton
Terence Bayler
as John Rochfort
Matiu Mareikura
as Ngatai
Ken Blackburn
as James Gilchrist
John Callen
as Casey
John Callen
as Payton
Peter Hayden
as Algy
