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Tenko

  • TV Series
  • 1981–1984
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Stephanie Cole in Tenko (1981)
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After the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942, a group of British, Dutch and Australian women are held in a Japanese internment camp on a Japanese-occupied island between Singapo... Read allAfter the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942, a group of British, Dutch and Australian women are held in a Japanese internment camp on a Japanese-occupied island between Singapore and Australia.After the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942, a group of British, Dutch and Australian women are held in a Japanese internment camp on a Japanese-occupied island between Singapore and Australia.

  • Creator
    • Lavinia Warner
  • Stars
    • Ann Bell
    • Stephanie Cole
    • Claire Oberman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    793
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,592
    90
    • Creator
      • Lavinia Warner
    • Stars
      • Ann Bell
      • Stephanie Cole
      • Claire Oberman
    • 27User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Ann Bell
    Ann Bell
    • Marion Jefferson
    Stephanie Cole
    Stephanie Cole
    • Dr. Beatrice Mason
    Claire Oberman
    • Kate Norris
    Emily Bolton
    Emily Bolton
    • Christina Campbell
    Elizabeth Chambers
    • Mrs. Domenica Van Meyer…
    Veronica Roberts
    • Dorothy Bennett
    Patricia Lawrence
    • Sister Ulrica
    Jean Anderson
    Jean Anderson
    • Lady Jocelyn 'Joss' Holbrook…
    Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham
    • Rose Millar
    Burt Kwouk
    Burt Kwouk
    • Major Yamauchi…
    Eiji Kusuhara
    Eiji Kusuhara
    • Lt. Sato…
    Takashi Kawahara
    Takashi Kawahara
    • Shinya
    Takahiro Oba
    • Kasaki…
    Louise Jameson
    Louise Jameson
    • Blanche Simmons
    Joanna Hole
    • Sally Markham
    Lizzie Mickery
    • Maggie Thorpe
    Jeananne Crowley
    • Nellie Keene
    Cindy Shelley
    • Alice Courtenay
    • Creator
      • Lavinia Warner
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    • Trivia
      The title comes from the Japanese word meaning "roll-call", the procedure where inmates were lined up, counted, and had to bow to their captors.
    • Quotes

      [repeated lines]

      Mrs. Domenica Van Meyer: How dare you speak to me this way!

    • Connections
      Featured in Peep Show: Funeral (2003)

    User reviews27

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    10/10
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    I saw parts of these series many years ago on TV, so when the chance came to purchase the dvds of the whole set, I grabbed them. They sat on my shelf until I had the strength to watch them, and I'm glad I waited, it's not easy viewing but compelling and addictive. Now that I am through the whole lot, I will be at a loss for a few days, I'm sure. The story is of course true, a snapshot based on a woman's experiences. The characters are flawless and the acting superb. I have laughed and cried during the re-run, and I'm amazed at how little I remember. As a post-war baby, I cannot imagine how dreadful it really was, I'm only glad we don't have smell-ovision, because I can believe it would have been pretty rancid at times. A wonderfully crafted set of programmes, the continuity and consistency of the storylines leave us wistful for those days of excellent quality tv. Too many really top class actors/actresses to mention. I loved the fact that the air-con was turned off so that we saw genuine sweat! All round perfection - I can't think of a single flaw.
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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1981 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Filming locations
      • Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Australian Broadcasting Commission
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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