A Waltz Through the Hills
“Two orphans want to go home. But home is halfway around the world”
Synopsis
When Sammy Dean and her older brother Andy are suddenly orphaned, they fear that they will be separated and placed in foster homes. So they set off along on foot, hoping to reach a ship that will take them to England and their only surviving relatives. The two young runaways must make their dangerous journey through some of the world’s harshest terrain-the wilds of the Australian outback.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- G.M. Glaskin, John Goldsmith
- Original Title
- A Waltz Through the Hills
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Primetime Television Ltd., Barron Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Arnold
G.M. Glaskin, John Goldsmith
Paul D. Barron
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Frank Arnold
Director
John Goldsmith
Writer
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What is A Waltz Through the Hills about?
When Sammy Dean and her older brother Andy are suddenly orphaned, they fear that they will be separated and placed in foster homes. So they set off along on foot, hoping to reach a ship that will take them to England and their only surviving relatives. The two young runaways must make their dangerous journey through some of the world’s harshest terrain-the wilds of the Australian outback.
Who directed A Waltz Through the Hills?
A Waltz Through the Hills was directed by Frank Arnold.
Who stars in A Waltz Through the Hills?
The principal cast of A Waltz Through the Hills includes Dan O'Herlihy, Ernie Dingo, Andre Jansen, Tina Kemp, Maggie Wilde West.
When was A Waltz Through the Hills released and how long is it?
A Waltz Through the Hills was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is A Waltz Through the Hills based on a book or true story?
A Waltz Through the Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "G.M. Glaskin".