New Zealand / Jan 01, 1952
A white boy... a maori girl. Facing the challenge of prejudice!
1h 11min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Tom Sullivan, a young Pakeha journalist researching a series of exploitative, tabloid articles on "the" Maori people becomes a casual labourer on a Mahia Peninsular farm. The emotional liaison he forms with Rawi, a young Maori woman exposes the racism engendered by the particular social attitudes and expectations of that time.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Merito | Johnny |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Broken Barrier |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Pacific Films |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1952 |
| Writer | John O'Shea |
| Cinematography | Roger Mirams |
| Assistant directors | Roger Mirams, John O'Shea |
| Camera operators | Roger Mirams |
| Additional photography | Roger Mirams |
| Music | Sydney John Kay, Ian Houston |
| Sound | Sydney John Kay, Ian Houston |
Release dates
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