The Happy Valley(1987)
The Happy Valley Synopsis
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.
The Happy Valley (1987) is a crime, drama, history and tv movie film directed by Ross Devenish, released on September 6, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Denholm Elliott, Holly Aird, Kathryn Pogson and Michael Byrne. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ross Devenish
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Cinematographer:
- John Baker
- Production:
- Stagescreen Productions, Centre Films, BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Happy Valley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denholm Elliott
as Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton
Holly Aird
as Juanita Carberry
Kathryn Pogson
as June Carberry
Michael Byrne
as John Carberry
Cathryn Harrison
as Helen Tapsell
- Amanda Hillwood
Amanda Hillwood
as Lady Diana Delves Broughton
- Peter Sands
Peter Sands
as Lord Erroll
Richard Heffer
as Assistant Superintendent Poppy
- Mawa Makondo
Mawa Makondo
as Waiganjo
- Kavundla
Kavundla
as Gatimu
Roshan Seth
as Defence Solicitor
- Frank Lazarus
Frank Lazarus
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Ross Devenish, produced by Cedric Messina.
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The Happy Valley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Happy Valley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Happy Valley online?
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Who stars in The Happy Valley?
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The main cast of The Happy Valley (1987) includes Denholm Elliott, Holly Aird, Kathryn Pogson, Michael Byrne and Cathryn Harrison. The film was directed by Ross Devenish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Happy Valley released?
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The Happy Valley was released on September 6, 1987 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Happy Valley worth watching?
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The Happy Valley (1987) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.