Poor Man's Orange
“The sequel to The Harp in the South.”
Synopsis
Like its predecessor The Harp In The South, Poor Man's Orange was also adapted for Australian television by the Ten Network in 1987. It continues the story of the Darcy family, living in the Surry Hills area of Sydney. Originally a novel by New Zealand-born Australian author Ruth Park, the book was published in 1949. The Darcys a poor, working class family of tough Irish stock - Mumma (Anne Phelan), dad Hughie (Martyn Sanderson), Roie (Anna Hruby) and the younger daughter Dolour (Kaarin Fairfax), through whose eyes we hear their story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Whaley
- Screenplay & Story
- George Whaley, Ruth Park
- Original Title
- Poor Man's Orange
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- Quantum Films, Anthony Buckley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Whaley
George Whaley, Ruth Park
Department Leadership Roster
George Whaley
Director
George Whaley
Writer
Ruth Park
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Poor Man's Orange about?
Like its predecessor The Harp In The South, Poor Man's Orange was also adapted for Australian television by the Ten Network in 1987. It continues the story of the Darcy family, living in the Surry Hills area of Sydney. Originally a novel by New Zealand-born Australian author Ruth Park, the book was published in 1949. The Darcys a poor, working class family of tough Irish stock - Mumma (Anne Phelan), dad Hughie (Martyn Sanderson), Roie (Anna Hruby) and the younger daughter Dolour (Kaarin Fairfax), through whose eyes we hear their story.
Who directed Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange was directed by George Whaley.
Who stars in Poor Man's Orange?
The principal cast of Poor Man's Orange includes Anne Phelan, Martyn Sanderson, Anna Hruby, Kaarin Fairfax, Shane Connor.
When was Poor Man's Orange released and how long is it?
Poor Man's Orange was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).