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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.
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How long is Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange has a runtime of 3h 10m (3 hours and 10 minutes).
Who directed Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange was directed by George Whaley and released in 1987.
What genre is Poor Man's Orange?
Poor Man's Orange is a Drama film (1987).
Who stars in Poor Man's Orange?
The cast of Poor Man's Orange includes Anne Phelan, Martyn Sanderson, Anna Hruby, Kaarin Fairfax, Shane Connor.
