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A Film for the Family: Pacific Destiny

BBC One
on BBC One London

Feature films selected for the occasion - at home with the family- this week starring Denholm Elliott, Susan Stephen
with Michael Hordern, Gordon Jackson, Inia Te Wiata

Arthur Grimble's experiences in the South Sea islands while a young cadet in the British Colonial Service. Based on Sir Arthur Grimble's famous book of reminiscences A Pattern of Islands, this film, set against the tropical splendour of the Pacific islands, contains just the right mixture of humour and drama.

Contributors

Director:
Wolf Rilla
Producer:
James Lawrie
Arthur Grimble:
Denholm Elliott
Olivia Grimble:
Susan Stephen
Resident Commissioner:
Michael Hordern
District Officer:
Gordon Jackson
Tauvela:
Inia Te Wiata
Lama, his wife:
Henrietta Godinet
Source: Radio Times

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