Black and White
2002, English. Directed by Craig Lahiff.
One man's conviction divided a nation.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Black and White is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Craig LahiffDirector
- Robert CarlyleDavid O'Sullivan
- Charles DanceRoderic Chamberlain
- Kerry FoxHelen Devaney
- Colin FrielsFather Tom Dixon
- Ben MendelsohnRupert Murdoch
- David NgoombujarraYoung Max Stuart
- Max StuartOld Max Stuart
- Rhys McConnochieJustice Abbott
- Bille BrownThomas Playford
- John GreggRohan Rivett
- Roy BillingDet Sgt Turner
- Gary WaddellConstable Jones
Details
- Released
- 31 October 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Written by
- Louis Nowra
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What Black and White is based on
Black and White is based on a true story.
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Black and White runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Black and White have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Black and White on?
Black and White is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black and White?
If you liked Black and White, try The Nightingale, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Nitram.
Who directed Black and White?
Black and White (2002) was directed by Craig Lahiff and stars Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox.
What is Black and White based on?
Black and White is based on a true story.