Poor Man's Orange (1987)

The sequel to The Harp in the South.

Poor Man's Orange (1987) poster

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.

Director: George Whaley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 190 min
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Screenplay

Production: Quantum Films, Anthony Buckley Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

family saga, australian story

More Films by Director: George Whaley
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Poor Man's Orange stars Anne Phelan, Martyn Sanderson, Anna Hruby, Kaarin Fairfax, Shane Connor.
How long is Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
What genre is Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange is a Drama film.
Where was Poor Man's Orange produced?
Poor Man's Orange was produced in Australia.