The Happy Valley
Synopsis
In 1940 Kenya as their country prepares for war, the local aristocratic social set lives a decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle, that leads to murder. The same events were also dramatised in the feature film White Mischief, which was released seven months after the first transmission of The Happy Valley.
Top Cast
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Denholm Elliott
Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton
Holly Aird
Juanita Carberry
Kathryn Pogson
June Carberry
Michael Byrne
John Carberry
Cathryn Harrison
Helen Tapsell
Amanda Hillwood
Lady Diana Delves Broughton
Peter Sands
Lord Erroll
Richard Heffer
Assistant Superintendent Poppy
Mawa Makondo
Waiganjo
Kavundla
Gatimu
Roshan Seth
Defence Solicitor
Frank Lazarus
Doctor
John Cartwright
Constable
Abdulla Sunado
Witchdoctor
Oliver Rowe
Ian Eatwell
Jane Wellman
Yacht Party Guest
Michael Stroud
Yacht Party Guest
Diana Kent
Christmas Party Guest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Devenish
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- The Happy Valley
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Stagescreen Productions, Centre Films, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Devenish
Geoffrey Burgon
John Baker
Clare Douglas
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
John Baker
Director of Photography
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Don Taylor
Production Design
Cedric Messina
Producer
Clare Douglas
Editor
Ross Devenish
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Valley
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What is The Happy Valley about?
In 1940 Kenya as their country prepares for war, the local aristocratic social set lives a decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle, that leads to murder. The same events were also dramatised in the feature film White Mischief, which was released seven months after the first transmission of The Happy Valley.
Who directed The Happy Valley?
The Happy Valley was directed by Ross Devenish.
Who stars in The Happy Valley?
The principal cast of The Happy Valley includes Denholm Elliott, Holly Aird, Kathryn Pogson, Michael Byrne, Cathryn Harrison.
When was The Happy Valley released and how long is it?
The Happy Valley was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Valley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Valley was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Valley?
The Happy Valley holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).