A Waltz Through the Hills (1988)
Two orphans want to go home. But home is halfway around the world
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.
Director: Frank Arnold
Genre: TV Movie, Adventure, Drama, Family
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Dan O'Herlihy - Uncle Tom
- Ernie Dingo - Frank Smith
- Andre Jansen - Andy Dean
- Tina Kemp - Sammy Dean
- Maggie Wilde West - Molly Thompson
- Geoffrey Atkins - Bert Thompson
- Michael Carman - Sergeant Rawling
Screenplay
- G.M. Glaskin (Novel)
- John Goldsmith
Production: Primetime Television Ltd., Barron Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story
Keywords
adoption, survival, runaway children
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- A Waltz Through the Hills stars Dan O'Herlihy, Ernie Dingo, Andre Jansen, Tina Kemp, Maggie Wilde West, Geoffrey Atkins.
- How long is A Waltz Through the Hills?
- A Waltz Through the Hills has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is A Waltz Through the Hills?
- A Waltz Through the Hills is a TV Movie, Adventure, Drama, Family film.
- Where was A Waltz Through the Hills produced?
- A Waltz Through the Hills was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of A Waltz Through the Hills?
- The themes of A Waltz Through the Hills include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story.