The Happy Lands
“When they fought for their country they were heroes. When they fought for their own they were traitors.”
Synopsis
The Happy Lands tracks the lives of the Brogan, Guthrie and Baxter families as they overcome the economic challenges brought about by the 1926 General Strike.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kevin Clarke
Michael
Jokie Wallace
Dan
Aaron Jones
Wee Baxie
Kevin Adair
Davey King
Farah Ahmed
Mary Miller
Stevie Allan
Pug Henderson
Jez Arrow
Economic League
Michael Barney
Special Constable
Madeline Berry
Granny King
Josh Brown
Pat Brogan
Willie Clarke
Regional Union Official
Craig Clarke
Andy Jenkins
Kristen Clarke
Billy Jenkins
Patricia Colville
Jenny Saville
Fiona Combe
Lily Wilson
Rob Connors
NCO
Nikki Crawford
Alison McKinchie
Bill Davie
Cllr Proudfoot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rae
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rae, Peter Cox
- Original Title
- The Happy Lands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Creative Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rae
Robert Rae, Peter Cox
Helen Trew
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rae
Director
Robert Rae
Writer
Peter Cox
Writer
Helen Trew
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Lands
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What is The Happy Lands about?
The Happy Lands tracks the lives of the Brogan, Guthrie and Baxter families as they overcome the economic challenges brought about by the 1926 General Strike.
Who directed The Happy Lands?
The Happy Lands was directed by Robert Rae.
Who stars in The Happy Lands?
The principal cast of The Happy Lands includes Kevin Clarke, Jokie Wallace, Aaron Jones, Kevin Adair, Farah Ahmed.
When was The Happy Lands released and how long is it?
The Happy Lands was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Lands?
The Happy Lands holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).