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Sylvia

MOVIE • 1986

Sylvia

Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim

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.

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 2
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Drama

Top Cast

Eleanor David

Eleanor David

Sylvia

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Aden

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Keith

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Mary Regan

Opal

Martyn Sanderson

Martyn Sanderson

Inspector Gulland

Terence Cooper

Terence Cooper

Inspector Bletcher

David Letch

David Letch

Inspector Scragg

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Sarah Peirce

Vivian Wallop

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James Cross

Mechanic

Leonard Rosenman

Leonard Rosenman

Original Music Composer

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Michael Firth

Director

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Michele Quill

Screenplay

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Ian Paul

Director of Photography

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Michael Horton

Editor

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Theatrical release date: January 1, 1986

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

January 1, 1986

Runtime

100 min

Language

English

Origin

New Zealand

Budget

$1,700,000

Revenue

N/A

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