A Woman of Good Character
| A Woman of Good Character | |
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| Directed by | David Blyth |
| Written by | Elizabeth Gowans |
| Produced by | Grahame McLean |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | John Earnshaw |
| Edited by | Jamie Selkirk |
| Music by | Mark Nicholas |
Release date |
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Running time | 50 min (74 min) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
A Woman of Good Character is a 1982 New Zealand short telemovie.[1] It aired on One on 28 July 1982.[2] The film makers shot more scenes[3] and it was re-released in 1983 as a full length feature titled It’s Lizzie to those Close.[4] It tells the story of a British servant, Lizzie, who travels to New Zealand for a new opportunity.
Cast
- Sarah Peirse as Lizzie
- Derek Hardwick as Mr Bowan Senior
- Jeremy Stephens as Reginald Bowan
- Bruno Lawrence as Jock
Reception
The Press said "The film explores the male-settler mentality from the viewpoint of a woman isolated in a harsh male-orientated environment, with her stoic acceptance of the status quo underlining her lack of choice."[5]
Awards
Feltex Television Awards 1982[6]
- Best Actress - Sarah Peirse - won[7]
- Best Actor - Bruno Lawrence - nominated
- Best Drama - A Woman of Good Character (Grahame McLean) - nominated
- Best Script - A Woman of Good Character (Elizabeth Gowans) - nominated
- Best Original Music - A Woman of Good Character (Mark Nicholas) - nominated
References
- ↑ "[feature]", NZ Listener, p. 49, 24 July 1982
- ↑ "Television New Zealand", The Press, 28 July 1982
- ↑ "Sarah Peirse", NZ on Screen, 20 June 2025
- ↑ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Oxford University Press. p. 94. ISBN 9780195583366.
- ↑ "Pioneer woman isolated in male environment", The Press, 26 July 1982
- ↑ "TV awards ceremony in Christchurch", The Press, 16 March 1983
- ↑ "TV entertainer award to Howard Morrison", The Press, 6 April 1983