Poor Man's Orange (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Poor Man's Orange is a drama film directed by George Whaley, running about 190 minutes. “The sequel to The Harp in the South.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Poor Man's Orange stars Anne Phelan as Mumma, Martyn Sanderson as Hughie, Anna Hruby as Roie and Kaarin Fairfax as Dolour Darcy, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Man's Orange page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Man's Orange tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Man's Orange (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Man's Orange change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Poor Man's Orange?
- Poor Man's Orange stars Anne Phelan, Martyn Sanderson, Anna Hruby, Kaarin Fairfax and Shane Connor.
- When was Poor Man's Orange released?
- Poor Man's Orange was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 190 minutes.