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Cuckoo Land - The House (First Episode)
Television (Full Length) – 1985
I mustn’t be seen upside down. He’ll think I’m a man of doubtful standing.– Langton (Michael Wilson)
I said to Margaret Mahy — go for it, no bounds on your imagination. She’s a dangerous writer to say that to and she gave us a bit of fright.– Director Yvonne Mackay (On Film, June 1985, Page 31)
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