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The Governor 2 - No Way to Treat A Lady (Episode Two)

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1977

The second episode of Aotearoa's first blockbuster drama — in subject, budget and reception — focusses on Governor Grey and Lady Eliza's rocky and sometimes scandalous marriage. Their romance begins in Australia where Grey sustains an injury that spurs an opiate addiction. When tragedy strikes, grief takes different forms. Grey's star fades while he enjoys several affairs. Eliza (Judy Cleine) refuses to be humiliated and is punished unduly for a flirtation with an admiral (Ken Blackburn). Jazz singer Makuini Menehira plays Grey's mistress and adopted daughter. National Film Unit talent Hugh MacDonald directed this episode.  

She rides the horses while her husband rides the women...
– Lady Grey is given the English translation of an overheard comment in te reo

Key Cast & Crew

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Makuini Menehira

As: Ruihia

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Celia West

As: Susan Pitt (Eliza's friend)

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Ken Blackburn

As: Admiral Henry Keppel

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Corin Redgrave

As: Governor George Grey

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Judy Cleine

As: Lady Eliza Grey

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Hugh Macdonald

Director

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