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In Search of the Castaways

3 Ratings: 2.3

A movie directed by Robert Stevenson

In Search of the Castawayswas Hayley Mills's third feature for Disney, an agreeable adventure--loosely based on a Jules Verne story--with enough derring-do to make kids happy and with the right touch of self-conscious silliness to keep adults smiling. … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Action, Adventure

Cast: George Sanders, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills, Michael Anderson Jr.

Director: Robert Stevenson

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grand, rollicking Disney adventure with Hayley Mills

Dec 15, 2004

by Byron_Kolln
posted in Movie Hype

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IN SEARCH OF THE CASTAWAYS is a grand, rollicking adventure from Walt Disney, starring Hayley Mills as well as Maurice Chevalier and Wilfred Hyde-White. It's loosely based on the little-known Jules Verne novel "Captain Grant's Children".

Mary Grant (Hayley Mills) and her younger brother Robert (Keith Hamshere), with Professor Paganel (Maurice Chevalier) discover a note in a bottle that has been written by Mary's father, a ship's Captain who has been lost at sea. They seek out Captain Grant's employer Lord Glenarvon (Wilfred Hyde-White) in hopes of setting out on a mission to rescue him.

Their search takes them on many thrilling, death-defying adventures, culminating in a hair-raising encounter with maoris in New Zealand. The movie also features three catchy Sherman Brothers tunes ("Enjoy It!", "Let's Climb" and "Castaway, Castaway").

Keith Hamshere originated the title role in the 1960 London premiere of OLIVER!. Hayley Mills is lovely as the spunky and forthright Mary Grant. Co-starring Michael Anderson Jr, George Sanders and Jack Gwillim.

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