The Happy Valley
1987, English. Directed by Ross Devenish.
In 1940 Kenya as their country prepares for war, the local aristocratic social set lives a decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle, that leads to murder. The same events were also dramatised in the feature film White Mischief, which was released seven months after the first transmission of The Happy Valley.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ross DevenishDirector
- Denholm ElliottSir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton
- Holly AirdJuanita Carberry
- Kathryn PogsonJune Carberry
- Michael ByrneJohn Carberry
- Cathryn HarrisonHelen Tapsell
- Amanda HillwoodLady Diana Delves Broughton
- Peter SandsLord Erroll
- Richard HefferAssistant Superintendent Poppy
- Mawa MakondoWaiganjo
- KavundlaGatimu
- Roshan SethDefence Solicitor
- Frank LazarusDoctor
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
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What The Happy Valley is based on
The Happy Valley is based on a true story.
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How long is The Happy Valley?
The Happy Valley runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Happy Valley have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Happy Valley on?
The Happy Valley isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Happy Valley?
If you liked The Happy Valley, try A Call to Spy, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed The Happy Valley?
The Happy Valley (1987) was directed by Ross Devenish and stars Denholm Elliott, Holly Aird, Kathryn Pogson.
What is The Happy Valley based on?
The Happy Valley is based on a true story.