Heart of the High Country
| Heart of the High Country | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Elizabeth Gowans |
| Directed by | Sam Pillsbury |
| Starring | |
| Composer | John Charles |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Producers |
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| Cinematography | James Bartle |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | November 12 – December 17, 1985 |
Heart of the High Country is a 1985 New Zealand/England produced television series shot in New Zealand.[1] It was written by English writer Elizabeth Gowans and starred Valerie Gogan in her first major role.[2] It is about a British girl, Ceci, who in the 1870s travels to New Zealand for a new opportunity, spanning 20 years of her life. It first aired in Britain from November 1985 before screening in New Zealand from November 1986.[3][4]
Cast
- Valerie Gogan as Ceci
- Kenneth Cranham as Calvin Laird
- John Howard as Ginger
- David Letch as Jock Bowen
- Peter Bland as Billy
- Frank Whitten as Reg Bowen
- Bill Johnson as Old Bowen
- Marshall Napier as Harry
- Ross Duncan as Sam
- Michele Amas as Olwen
- Gordon Karpin as William
- Myra Dalziel as Annie
Reception
Harry Rose in the Swindon Advertiser said he "was almost dumbfounded by the naive values of the production. I mean it was really corny!"[5] Jim Schembri of the Age says "It is a singularly unusual and brave offering that, with a little effort, is very rewarding."[6]
References
- ↑ Wainwright, Gillian (17 June 1985), "N.Z. scene for series", The Press, p. 11
- ↑ Rose, Harry (12 November 1985), "Emigration adventure", Swindon Advertiser
- ↑ "N.Z. colonial tale popular in Britain", The Press, 3 November 1986
- ↑ "[feature]", NZ Listener, p. 18, 1 November 1986
- ↑ Rose, Harry (26 November 1985), "It's so corny", Swindon Advertiser
- ↑ Schembri, Jim (19 April 1990), "Subtle, brave Kiwi drama", The Age
External links
- Heart of the High Country at IMDb
- Heart of the High Country at NZ On Screen