Black and White
"One man's conviction divided a nation."
Originally released in 2002. Black and White is a drama film. directed by Craig Lahiff.
Starring Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, and Kerry Fox
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Robert Carlyle
as David O'Sullivan
Charles Dance
as Roderic Chamberlain
Kerry Fox
as Helen Devaney
Colin Friels
as Father Tom Dixon
Ben Mendelsohn
as Rupert Murdoch
David Ngoombujarra
as Young Max Stuart
Max Stuart
as Old Max Stuart
Rhys McConnochie
as Justice Abbott
Bille Brown
as Thomas Playford
John Gregg
as Rohan Rivett
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Scala Productions
- Duo Art Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Black and White?
Black and White was directed by Craig Lahiff.
How long is Black and White?
Black and White has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Black and White released?
Black and White was released on October 31, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black and White?
The main cast of Black and White includes Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, Colin Friels, Ben Mendelsohn.