Blue Fin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blue Fin |
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| Directed by | Carl Schultz |
| Produced by | Hal McElroy |
| Written by | Sonia Borg |
| Starring | Hardy Krüger Greg Rowe Elspeth Ballantyne |
| Music by | Michael Carlos |
| Cinematography | Geoff Burton |
| Editing by | Rod Adamson |
| Studio | South Australian Film Corporation McElroy and McElroy |
| Distributed by | Pacific International Enterprises |
| Release date(s) | November 1978 |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | AU $750,000 |
| Money made | AU $703,000 (Australia) |
Blue Fin is an exciting Australian family movie from 1978. It was directed by Carl Schultz. The film stars Hardy Krüger, Greg Rowe, and Elspeth Ballantyne. This adventure story is based on a popular Australian novel. The book was written by Colin Thiele in 1969.
What is Blue Fin About?
The movie Blue Fin tells a thrilling story about a father and son. It takes place in the tuna fishing area of Port Lincoln in South Australia. The main characters are a young boy named Snook and his father, Pascoe. Snook often makes mistakes, which makes his father frustrated.
The Story of Snook's Adventure
Snook, whose real name is Steve Pascoe, is twelve years old. People call him 'Snook' because he is thin and has a long face, like a fish. He isn't very good at sports at school. His father also seems to look down on him at home.
One day, Snook joins his father and other crew members on a tuna-fishing trip. They go deep into the Southern Ocean. During this trip, something goes wrong with their fishing boat. It's a very serious situation. Snook must now step up and act like a man. He needs to use his courage to save both his father and the boat. This journey helps him prove himself and overcome his past mistakes.
Who are the Main Characters?
The film features a small but important cast of actors. They bring the story of Snook and his family to life.
- Hardy Krüger plays Bill Pascoe, Snook's father.
- Greg Rowe plays Steve "Snook" Pascoe, the young hero.
- Liddy Clark plays Ruth Pascoe.
- Elspeth Ballantyne plays Mrs. Pascoe.
- John Jarratt plays Sam Snell.
- Hugh Keays-Byrne plays Stan.
