Mr Pye  (1985) Directed by Michael Darlow Writing Credits:  from novel by Mervyn Peake  adapted by Donald Churchill

Plot Summary:   Mr Pye, an unnervingly manic character with a mission,  is a waging war between good and evil fought on the island of Sark. Author Melvin Peake's personal experience of living on the island brings the atmosphere to life, the suspicious islanders and the masterful comic icon that is Mr Pye himself. The story is funny and touching by turns. Mr. Pye is convinced that people are basically good, and  sets out to the island of Sark with the intent to save every soul there - whether they are willing or not.  The extensive list of inhabitants of Sark encounter this mad little dervish with mixed emotions, and plenty of hilarity. But underneath the humor lurks a beautifully poignant tale of one man's journey to discovery...from Amazon.com

and... Kaka:   Patricia Hayes Major Havershoe:  Ralph Nossek Mrs Rice:  Amanda Reiss Mr Rice:  Howard Lewis Mrs Porter:   Sarah Dawson Mrs Porter:  Michael Turner

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