Heaven On Earth
Synopsis
An armful of destitute orphans transported to the New World at the turn of the century. This is the turbulent and moving story of four British 'bricks for Empire building' - based on the memoirs of some of the 100,000 'home children' who helped build the new Canada.
Top Cast
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R.H. Thomson
Wilf Hawthorne
Jan Austin
Catherine Hawthorne
Sarah Polley
Becky Hawthorne
Nathan Adamson
Joe Hawthorne
Fiona Reid
Abigail Hawthorne
Sian Leisa Davies
Megan Davies
Amos Crawley
Robin Davies
Cedric Smith
Mr. MacDonald
Maureen McRae
Mrs. MacDonald
Huw Davies
Gareth Andrews
Torquil Campbell
Len Hawkins
David Hughes
Arnold Croft
Judy Sinclair
Hazel Croft
Donna Edwards
Sophie Payne
Eric Peterson
Owen Baker
James Bradford
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Peter Ferri
Stevedore
Meg Hogarth
Miss Simpson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Kroeker
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Atwood, Peter Pearson
- Original Title
- Heaven On Earth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Kroeker
Margaret Atwood, Peter Pearson
Lara Mazur
W. Paterson Ferns, Terence Ryan, Ray Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Kroeker
Director
W. Paterson Ferns
Producer
Lara Mazur
Editor
Margaret Atwood
Writer
Peter Pearson
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven On Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heaven On Earth about?
An armful of destitute orphans transported to the New World at the turn of the century. This is the turbulent and moving story of four British 'bricks for Empire building' - based on the memoirs of some of the 100,000 'home children' who helped build the new Canada.
Who directed Heaven On Earth?
Heaven On Earth was directed by Allan Kroeker.
Who stars in Heaven On Earth?
The principal cast of Heaven On Earth includes R.H. Thomson, Jan Austin, Sarah Polley, Nathan Adamson, Fiona Reid.
When was Heaven On Earth released and how long is it?
Heaven On Earth was released in 1987 with a total runtime of Unknown.