Black and White
“One man's conviction divided a nation.”
Synopsis
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.
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Robert Carlyle
David O'Sullivan
Charles Dance
Roderic Chamberlain
Kerry Fox
Helen Devaney
Colin Friels
Father Tom Dixon
Ben Mendelsohn
Rupert Murdoch
David Ngoombujarra
Young Max Stuart
Max Stuart
Old Max Stuart
Rhys McConnochie
Justice Abbott
Bille Brown
Thomas Playford
John Gregg
Rohan Rivett
Roy Billing
Det Sgt Turner
Gary Waddell
Constable Jones
Patrick Duggin
Policeman #1
Andrew Martin
Policeman #2
Frank Gallacher
Justice Reed
Vincent Ball
Chief Justice Napier
Peter Whitford
Justice Windeyer
Heather Mitchell
Roma Chamberlain
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Lahiff
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Nowra
- Original Score
- Cezary Skubiszewski
- Original Title
- Black and White
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Scala Productions, Duo Art Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Lahiff
Louis Nowra
Cezary Skubiszewski
Geoffrey Simpson
Lee Smith
Helen Leake, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Lahiff
Director
Louis Nowra
Writer
Helen Leake
Producer
Nik Powell
Producer
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Murray Picknett
Production Design
Annie Marshall
Costume Design
Lee Smith
Editor
Cezary Skubiszewski
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black and White
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What is Black and White about?
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.
Who directed Black and White?
Black and White was directed by Craig Lahiff.
Who stars in Black and White?
The principal cast of Black and White includes Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, Colin Friels, Ben Mendelsohn.
When was Black and White released and how long is it?
Black and White was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Black and White?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black and White was composed by Cezary Skubiszewski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black and White?
Black and White holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.