Broken Barrier (1952)
A white boy... a maori girl. Facing the challenge of prejudice!
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.
Director: Roger Mirams, John O'Shea
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 1, 1952
Cast
- Kay Ngarimu - Rawi
- Terence Bayler - Tom Sullivan
- Myra Hapi - Kiri
- George Ormond - Alec
- Dorothy Tansley - Mrs. Sullivan
- F.W. French - Mr. Sullivan
- Lily Te Nahu - Maata
- Bill Merito - Johnny
Screenplay
Music: Sydney John Kay
Cinematography: Roger Mirams
Production: Pacific Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roger Mirams, John O'Shea
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broken Barrier about?
- 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.
- Who directed Broken Barrier?
- Broken Barrier was directed by Roger Mirams, John O'Shea.
- Who stars in Broken Barrier?
- Broken Barrier stars Kay Ngarimu, Terence Bayler, Myra Hapi, George Ormond, Dorothy Tansley, F.W. French.
- How long is Broken Barrier?
- Broken Barrier has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Broken Barrier?
- Broken Barrier is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Broken Barrier produced?
- Broken Barrier was produced in New Zealand.