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Sylvia (I) (1985)

PG 95 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   11 February 1988 (Australia)
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Real-life story of Sylvia Ashton Warner's pioneering work teaching Maori children to read in the 1940's.

Director:

Michael Firth
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eleanor David Eleanor David ...
Sylvia Ashton Warner
Nigel Terry Nigel Terry ...
Aden Morris
Tom Wilkinson ...
Keith Henderson
Mary Regan Mary Regan ...
Opal Saunders
Martyn Sanderson Martyn Sanderson ...
Inspector Gulland
Terence Cooper Terence Cooper ...
Inspector Bletcher
David Letch David Letch ...
Inspector Scragg
Sarah Peirse Sarah Peirse ...
Vivian Wallop
Joe George Joe George ...
Seven (as Joseph George)
Eileen Glover Eileen Glover ...
Lilac
Graham Glover Graham Glover
Tessa Wells Tessa Wells
Jonathan Porteous Jonathan Porteous
Cherie Nepia Cherie Nepia
Robert Nepia Robert Nepia
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Real-life story of Sylvia Ashton Warner's pioneering work teaching Maori children to read in the 1940's.

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Independent Film | Based On Book

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

New Zealand

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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