Pictures
1981, English. Directed by Michael Black.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Pictures
Pictures isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1981.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1981
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- John O'Shea, Robert Lord
- Budget
- $400K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Pictures
Radium Girls
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Current War
2018 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Book of Daniel
2013 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Julia
1977 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Viceroy's House
2017 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Churchill
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Last Rifleman
2023 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jimmy's Hall
2014 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Eichmann
2007 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Darkest Hour
2017 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Pictures: quick answers
Is Pictures worth watching?
Pictures doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Pictures?
Pictures runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Pictures have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pictures. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pictures parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pictures yet.
Which OTT platform is Pictures on?
Pictures isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1981. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pictures?
If you liked Pictures, try Radium Girls, The Current War, The Book of Daniel.
Who directed Pictures?
Pictures (1981) was directed by Michael Black and stars Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder.