Broken Barrier
“A white boy... a maori girl. Facing the challenge of prejudice!”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Mirams, John O'Shea
- Screenplay & Story
- John O'Shea
- Original Score
- Sydney John Kay
- Original Title
- Broken Barrier
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Mirams, John O'Shea
John O'Shea
Sydney John Kay
Roger Mirams
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Mirams
Director
John O'Shea
Director
John O'Shea
Writer
Roger Mirams
Director of Photography
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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?
The principal cast of Broken Barrier includes Kay Ngarimu, Terence Bayler, Myra Hapi, George Ormond, Dorothy Tansley.
When was Broken Barrier released and how long is it?
Broken Barrier was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Broken Barrier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Barrier was composed by Sydney John Kay.