A Place to Call Home
Synopsis
Sam Gavin decides to relocate his family from Houston, Texas to a sheep station in Australia to protect his eleven children from the "destructive influences" of modern American society. Because of business obligations, he fails to join them and, more or less, abandons his wife, Liz, to the hardships of her new surroundings. Mother and children are determined to make a go of it.
Top Cast
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Linda Lavin
Liz Gavin
Lane Smith
Sam
Lori Loughlin
Jenny Gavin
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Paul Cronin
Bob Jakes
Maggie Fitzgibbon
Alva
Skye Bassett
Sharon
Patricia Patts
Sarah Gavin
Richard Alzaga
Matt Gavin
Philip Amelio
Patrick Gavin
Bessie Anne Collins
Bridget Gavin
Kenny Harrison Jr.
Owen Gavin
Michael Bird
John Gavin
Tamsin West
Jane Gavin
Fiona Walshe
Jean Gavin
Mervyn Drake
Father O'Leary
Nancy Black
Joan Morgan
Lawrence Mah
Wool Buyer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russ Mayberry
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski, Linda Seger, Jeri Taylor
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- A Place to Call Home
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Crawford Productions, Embassy Communications, Big Deal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russ Mayberry
Carol Sobieski, Linda Seger, Jeri Taylor
Fred Karlin
Ron Hagen
Corky Ehlers
Ross Matthews, Virginia L. Carter, Michael Lake, Linda Lavin, Marty Litke
Department Leadership Roster
Jeanie Cameron
Costume Design
Ross Matthews
Producer
Michael Lake
Producer
Corky Ehlers
Editor
Margot McCartney
Costume Design
Ron Hagen
Director of Photography
Russ Mayberry
Director
Chris Peters
Stunt Coordinator
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Place to Call Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place to Call Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Place to Call Home about?
Sam Gavin decides to relocate his family from Houston, Texas to a sheep station in Australia to protect his eleven children from the "destructive influences" of modern American society. Because of business obligations, he fails to join them and, more or less, abandons his wife, Liz, to the hardships of her new surroundings. Mother and children are determined to make a go of it.
Who directed A Place to Call Home?
A Place to Call Home was directed by Russ Mayberry.
Who stars in A Place to Call Home?
The principal cast of A Place to Call Home includes Linda Lavin, Lane Smith, Lori Loughlin, Robert MacNaughton, Paul Cronin.
When was A Place to Call Home released and how long is it?
A Place to Call Home was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Place to Call Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Place to Call Home was composed by Fred Karlin.