Starlight Hotel
Originally released in 1987. Starlight Hotel is a drama film. directed by Sam Pillsbury.
Starring Greer Robson, Peter Phelps, and Alice Fraser
Synopsis
During the Great Depression, Kate (Greer Robson) is a 13-year-old girl living on New Zealand's South Island. When her mother dies and her father is offered a job in Wellington on North Island, Kate is sent to live with an aunt. The girl runs away to find her father, hopping onto a boxcar and befriending a fellow fugitive, Patrick (Peter Phelps), an emotionally battle-scarred WWI veteran fleeing the authorities after injuring a repo man. Pretending to be father and daughter, Patrick and Kate use each other for cover as they make their way across New Zealand, sleeping under the stars and championing the rights of destitute farmers and homeless squatters whose fortunes have been wiped out by economic hardship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Challenge Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starlight Hotel about?
During the Great Depression, Kate (Greer Robson) is a 13-year-old girl living on New Zealand's South Island. When her mother dies and her father is offered a job in Wellington on North Island, Kate...
Who directed Starlight Hotel?
Starlight Hotel was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
How long is Starlight Hotel?
Starlight Hotel has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Starlight Hotel released?
Starlight Hotel was released on November 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starlight Hotel?
The main cast of Starlight Hotel includes Greer Robson, Peter Phelps, Alice Fraser, Patrick Smyth, Bruce Phillips.