A Woman of Good Character is a 1982 New Zealand short telemovie. It aired on One on 28 July 1982. The film makers shot more scenes and it was re-released in 1983 as a full length feature titled It’s Lizzie to those Close. It tells the story of a British servant, Lizzie, who travels to New Zealand for a new opportunity.
Cast Sarah Peirse as Lizzie Derek Hardwick as Mr Bowan Senior Jeremy Stephens as Reginald Bowan Bruno Lawrence as Jock
Reception The Press said "The film explores the male-settler mentality from the viewpoint of a woman isolated in a harsh male-orientated environment, with her stoic acceptance of the status quo underlining her lack of choice."
Awards Feltex Television Awards 1982 Best Actress - Sarah Peirse - won Best Actor - Bruno Lawrence - nominated Best Drama - A Woman of Good Character (Grahame McLean) - nominated Best Script - A Woman of Good Character (Elizabeth Gowans) - nominated Best Original Music - A Woman of Good Character (Mark Nicholas) - nominated
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