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In 1940s Kenya, a love affair between a British aristocrat and a married woman triggers a scandal that shakes the hedonistic Happy Valley society.In 1940s Kenya, a love affair between a British aristocrat and a married woman triggers a scandal that shakes the hedonistic Happy Valley society.In 1940s Kenya, a love affair between a British aristocrat and a married woman triggers a scandal that shakes the hedonistic Happy Valley society.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 2 nominations total
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- TriviaThe producers wanted to fire Trevor Howard from this movie, due to his alcoholism, but Sarah Miles insisted he should stay.
- GoofsThe courtroom scenes include counsel shouting "Objection!" and the Judge replying "Sustained" or "Overruled" and occasionally ordering things "stricken from the record". These terms are routine in courts in the United States but are never heard in courts based on English jurisprudence, as was the case in colonial Kenya in 1941.
- Quotes
Alice de Janze: Oh God, not another fucking beautiful day.
- Alternate versionsOn the home video VHS version of the film, a jazzy, swing style period song is substituted over the End Credits. In the original theatrical release, "The Alphabet Song" sung by Sarah Miles was used. On the UK DVD from Sony CDR11476, The Alphabet Song is back, along with the score by George Fenton.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Wogan: Episode #8.15 (1988)
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I read the book.
Was well into the film before I realized it was based on the factual story of a famous murder case. I was transported and still feel that way every time I get a chance to enjoy it again. I forgot who the actors were-they became the characters. That's how you know a film is splendid. I love the restraint of a fine British actor. No words are wasted. A glance tells it all. Everyone in the cast should be knighted by the Queen! I'll drop her Majesty a line right away. Chloe
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- Release date
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- Also known as
- Die letzten Tage in Kenya
- Filming locations
- Wrotham Park, Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Doddington Hall)
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Box office
- Budget
- $5,300,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,107,551
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $24,538
- Apr 24, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $3,107,551
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.75 : 1
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