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Joyful and Triumphant
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Joyful and Triumphant

1993-12-19 · 89 min · Not rated

Drama · TV Movie · Comedy

Follow the Bishop family through 40 years of Christmases from 1949 to 1989.

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Directors
Peter Sharp
Production companies
Avalon/NFU Studios
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony BarryTony BarryGeorge Bishop
Glenis LevestamLyla Bishop
Denise O'ConnellDenise O'ConnellRose Bishop
Bruce PhillipsBruce PhillipsTed Bishop
Cathy DownesBrenda Bishop
Robyn MalcolmRobyn MalcolmRaewyn Bishop
Bridget ArmstrongBridget ArmstrongAlice Warner
Shane BartleShane Bartle
Hamish McLauchlan
Jaz Bainbridge
Terry Crayford
Ken Te Wano
Michelle Huirama

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