Sylvia
“Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim”
1986•1h 40m•7.2•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Michael Firth
Writer
Michele Quill
Budget
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Cinepro
Cast
Eleanor David
Sylvia
Nigel Terry
Aden
Tom Wilkinson
Keith
Mary Regan
Opal
Martyn Sanderson
Inspector Gulland
Terence Cooper
Inspector Bletcher
David Letch
Inspector Scragg
Sarah Peirce
Vivian Wallop
James Cross
Mechanic
Production
Company
Cinepro
Company
Southern Light Pictures
Producer
Don Reynolds
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