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In Search of the Castaways
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In Search of the Castaways

1962-12-01 · 98 min · ★ 6.5

Adventure · Family

Two teenagers, Mary (Hayley Mills) and Robert (Keith Hamshere) are lead by Professor Paganel (Maurice Chevalier) on a search expedition for the children's shipwrecked sea captain father. This Disney film was based upon Jules Verne's 1868 adventure novel Captain Grant's Children.

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Directors
Robert Stevenson
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maurice ChevalierMaurice ChevalierJacques Paganel
Hayley MillsHayley MillsMary Grant
George SandersGeorge SandersThomas Ayerton
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteLord Glenarvan
Michael Anderson Jr.Michael Anderson Jr.John Glenarvan
Antonio CifarielloAntonio CifarielloIndian Chief
Wilfrid BrambellWilfrid BrambellBill Gaye
Jack GwillimJack GwillimCaptain Grant
Ronald FraserRonald FraserGuard at Dockyard Gate
Norman BirdNorman BirdSenior Yacht Guard
George MurcellGeorge MurcellAyerton's Assistant
Inia Te WiataInia Te WiataMaori Chief
Mark DignamMark DignamRich man at Yacht party
David SpenserDavid SpenserSouth American Guide
Milo SperberMilo SperberCrooked sailor
Roger DelgadoRoger DelgadoPatagonian prisoner
Barry KeeganBarry KeeganIrish claimant
Maxwell ShawMaxwell ShawSailor
Andreas MalandrinosAndreas MalandrinosCrooked sailor
Keith HamshereRobert Grant

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