A Waltz Through the Hills(1988)
Two orphans want to go home. But home is halfway around the world
A Waltz Through the Hills Synopsis
When Sammy Dean and her older brother Andy are suddenly orphaned, they fear that they will be separated and placed in foster homes. So they set off along on foot, hoping to reach a ship that will take them to England and their only surviving relatives. The two young runaways must make their dangerous journey through some of the world’s harshest terrain-the wilds of the Australian outback.
A Waltz Through the Hills (1988) is a tv movie, adventure, drama and family film directed by Frank Arnold, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Dan O'Herlihy, Ernie Dingo, Andre Jansen and Tina Kemp. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Arnold
- Writers:
- John Goldsmith, G.M. Glaskin
- Production:
- Primetime Television Ltd., Barron Films
- Status:
- Released
A Waltz Through the Hills (1988) Trailer
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A Waltz Through the Hills Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan O'Herlihy
as Uncle Tom
Ernie Dingo
as Frank Smith
- Andre Jansen
Andre Jansen
as Andy Dean
- Tina Kemp
Tina Kemp
as Sammy Dean
- Maggie Wilde West
Maggie Wilde West
as Molly Thompson
- Geoffrey Atkins
Geoffrey Atkins
as Bert Thompson
Michael Carman
as Sergeant Rawling
Key crew
Directed by Frank Arnold, written by John Goldsmith and G.M. Glaskin.
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A Waltz Through the Hills Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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A Waltz Through the Hills – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Waltz Through the Hills online?
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A Waltz Through the Hills (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Waltz Through the Hills?
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The main cast of A Waltz Through the Hills (1988) includes Dan O'Herlihy, Ernie Dingo, Andre Jansen, Tina Kemp and Maggie Wilde West. The film was directed by Frank Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Waltz Through the Hills released?
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A Waltz Through the Hills was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 2h.
Is A Waltz Through the Hills worth watching?
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A Waltz Through the Hills (1988) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Waltz Through the Hills?
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Yes. The official A Waltz Through the Hills trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.