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  1. Movies
  2. Sylvia

Sylvia

1986
1h 40m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 40m

Storyline

"Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim"

New Zealand chronicle of the life of noted writer and teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner. An interesting look at the unusual teaching methods she used while working with the children from the indigenous Maon.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Jan 1, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Michael Firth
Production
Cinepro
Cinepro
Southern Light Pictures
Southern Light Pictures
Production Countries
New Zealand

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Eleanor David

Eleanor David

Sylvia

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Aden

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Keith

Mary Regan

Opal

Martyn Sanderson

Martyn Sanderson

Inspector Gulland

Terence Cooper

Terence Cooper

Inspector Bletcher

David Letch

David Letch

Inspector Scragg

Sarah Peirce

Vivian Wallop

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