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The Happy Valley (1987)

1987-09-06 · 1h 28m · EN
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In 1940 Kenya as their country prepares for war, the local aristocratic social set lives a decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle, that leads to murder. The same events were also dramatised in the feature film White Mischief, which was released seven months after the first transmission of The Happy Valley.

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Ross DevenishDirector

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Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottSir Henry 'Jock' Delves BroughtonHolly AirdHolly AirdJuanita CarberryKathryn PogsonKathryn PogsonJune CarberryMichael ByrneMichael ByrneJohn CarberryCathryn HarrisonCathryn HarrisonHelen TapsellAmanda HillwoodAmanda HillwoodLady Diana Delves BroughtonPeter SandsPeter SandsLord ErrollRichard HefferRichard HefferAssistant Superintendent PoppyMawa MakondoMawa MakondoWaiganjoKavundlaKavundlaGatimuRoshan SethRoshan SethDefence SolicitorFrank LazarusFrank LazarusDoctor

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Based on a true story

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On A True StoryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference932982Actor preference39911 · 52765 · 80733

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In 1940 Kenya as their country prepares for war, the local aristocratic social set lives a decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle, that leads to murder. The same events were also dramatised in the feature film White Mischief, which was released seven months after the first transmission of The Happy Valley.

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The Happy Valley has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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