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The Happy Valley
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The Happy Valley

1987-09-06 · 88 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama · History · TV Movie

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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Directors
Ross Devenish
Production companies
Stagescreen Productions, Centre Films, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottSir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton
Holly AirdHolly AirdJuanita Carberry
Kathryn PogsonKathryn PogsonJune Carberry
Michael ByrneMichael ByrneJohn Carberry
Cathryn HarrisonCathryn HarrisonHelen Tapsell
Amanda HillwoodLady Diana Delves Broughton
Peter SandsLord Erroll
Richard HefferRichard HefferAssistant Superintendent Poppy
Mawa MakondoWaiganjo
KavundlaGatimu
Roshan SethRoshan SethDefence Solicitor
Frank LazarusDoctor
John CartwrightConstable
Abdulla SunadoWitchdoctor
Oliver RoweIan Eatwell
Jane WellmanYacht Party Guest
Michael StroudYacht Party Guest
Diana KentDiana KentChristmas Party Guest
Julian CopeChristmas Party Guest
Gordon MellorChristmas Party Guest

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