Movie Description
Broken Barrier
(1952)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Roger Mirams,John O'Shea
- Writer : John O'Shea
- Cast : Kay Ngarimu,Terence Bayler,Myra Hapi,George Ormond,Dorothy Tansley,F.W. French,Lily Te Nahu,Bill Merito
Cast
Rawi
Tom Sullivan
Kiri
Alec
Mrs. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Maata
Johnny
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Facts
Original TitleBroken Barrier
Status Released
Release Information
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1952-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 11m
Production CompaniesPacific Films
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
