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Swiss Family Robinson( 1960)

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THE ADVENTURE OF ADVENTURES!

Overview

After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Mills

      Father

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      Dorothy McGuire

      Mother

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      James MacArthur

      Fritz

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      Janet Munro

      Roberta 'Bertie'

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      Sessue Hayakawa

      Kuala, Pirate Chief

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      Tommy Kirk

      Ernst

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      Kevin Corcoran

      Francis

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      Cecil Parker

      Captain Moreland

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      Andy Ho

      Auban

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      Milton Reid

      Big Pirate

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      Larry Taylor

      Pirate

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by r96sk

    7
    Written by r96sk on Sat Jun 27 2020
    A lesser sense of danger and a more family friendly vibe, but that doesn't hinder 1960's <em>'Swiss Family Robinson'</em> as it manages to surpass the original film adaptation of Johann David Wyss' novel. That's mainly thanks to the conclusion, a thing that I criticised the earlier film for. Here, the character motivations are much more consistent and the ending is no longer nonsensical. The finale also has a very watchable event occur, which helps too. I thoroughly enjoy the cast here. John Mills is as good as William (aka Father) as Thomas Mitchell is, though Dorothy McGuire fronts a mu...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    5000000.00

    Revenue

    40356000.00

    Keywords

    • island
    • based on novel or book
    • shipwreck
    • tree house
    • pirate gang
    • zebra
    • pirate
    • ostrich
    • 19th century
    • swiss family robinson