The Happy Valley 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- Ross Devenish
- Networks
- Stagescreen Productions, Centre Films, BBC
- Where to Stream
- Tubi TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
What is The Happy Valley?
The Happy Valley is a 1987 crime, drama, and history television movie that explores the lives of an aristocratic social set in Kenya. Set in 1940, the narrative follows this group as their country prepares for war while they engage in a decadent and self-indulgent lifestyle.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Stagescreen Productions, Centre Films, BBC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, History, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Stagescreen Productions, Centre Films, BBC
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The Happy Valley is a 1987 crime, drama, and history television movie that explores the lives of an aristocratic social set in Kenya. Set in 1940, the narrative follows this group as their country prepares for war while they engage in a decadent and self-indulgent lifestyle. This atmosphere of excess eventually leads to a murder. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes and was first transmitted in Great Britain on September 6, 1987. The events depicted in this production were also dramatized in the feature film White Mischief, which was released seven months after the initial broadcast of The Happy Valley. While the title Happy Valley is also associated with a later BBC crime drama that returned for a third and final season in 2022, the 1987 production remains a distinct historical work focused on the colonial era in Kenya. This overview is based on available archival data regarding the 1987 television movie and its historical context.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Happy Valley worth watching?
The Happy Valley holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Happy Valley and when was it released?
The Happy Valley is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Happy Valley?
The Happy Valley was directed by Ross Devenish.
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