Sylvia(1986)
Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim
Sylvia Synopsis
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.
Sylvia (1986) is a drama film directed by Michael Firth, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson and Mary Regan. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Firth
- Writers:
- Michele Quill
- Producers:
- Don Reynolds
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Paul
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- Cinepro, Southern Light Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Sylvia (1986) Trailer
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Sylvia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eleanor David
as Sylvia
Nigel Terry
as Aden
Tom Wilkinson
as Keith
- Mary Regan
Mary Regan
as Opal
Martyn Sanderson
as Inspector Gulland
Terence Cooper
as Inspector Bletcher
David Letch
as Inspector Scragg
- Sarah Peirce
Sarah Peirce
as Vivian Wallop
- James Cross
James Cross
as Mechanic
Key crew
Directed by Michael Firth, written by Michele Quill, produced by Don Reynolds.
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Sylvia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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Sylvia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sylvia online?
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Who stars in Sylvia?
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The main cast of Sylvia (1986) includes Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson, Mary Regan and Martyn Sanderson. The film was directed by Michael Firth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sylvia released?
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Sylvia was released on January 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Sylvia worth watching?
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Sylvia (1986) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sylvia?
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