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    Sylvia

    100'

    1986-01-01

    7.2

    Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim

    Drama

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingMichael FirthWritingMichele Quill

    Cast

    1

    Sylvia

    Eleanor David

    2

    Aden

    Nigel Terry

    2

    Keith

    Tom Wilkinson

    1

    Opal

    Mary Regan

    1

    Inspector Gulland

    Martyn Sanderson

    1

    Inspector Bletcher

    Terence Cooper

    1

    Inspector Scragg

    David Letch

    1

    Vivian Wallop

    Sarah Peirce

    1

    Mechanic

    James Cross

    Details:

    • Budget: 1700000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. New Zealand
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Cinepro
      2. Southern Light Pictures
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.5747
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Sylvia

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