Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure facts for kids
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Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
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| Screenplay by | Bob Carrau |
| Story by | George Lucas |
| Directed by | John Korty |
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| Narrated by | Burl Ives |
| Theme music composer | Peter Bernstein |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Executive producer(s) | George Lucas |
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| Production location(s) | Marin County, California |
| Cinematography | John Korty |
| Editor(s) | John Nutt |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
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| Distributor | 20th Century Fox Television |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Dolby |
| Original release | November 25, 1984 |
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| Followed by | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor |
Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure is a fantasy adventure film from 1984. It is part of the exciting Star Wars universe. The movie is also known as The Ewok Adventure.
This film takes place on the forest moon of Endor. It tells the story of two young human siblings. They get help from the small, furry creatures called Ewoks. Together, they search for their lost parents. The movie was first shown on TV in the United States. Later, it was released in movie theaters in other countries. It was followed by a sequel film in 1985.
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Story of the Adventure
The story begins on the forest moon of Endor. The Towani family's spaceship crashes there. The family includes parents Catarine and Jeremitt, and their children Mace and Cindel.
The Search for Parents
Catarine and Jeremitt disappear soon after the crash. They are captured by a giant monster called the Gorax. The children, Mace and Cindel, are found by an Ewok named Deej. At first, Mace is scared and tries to fight the Ewoks. But the Ewoks calm him down and take both children to their village.
Cindel, the younger child, quickly becomes friends with an Ewok named Wicket. Later, the Ewoks hunt a boar wolf. They find a device from one of the Towani parents with the creature. This makes them realize the parents are still alive.
Facing the Gorax
The Ewoks visit Logray, a wise Ewok. He tells them that the Gorax has taken the parents. The Gorax lives in a very dangerous and deserted area. A group of brave Ewoks forms a "caravan" to help the children. They set off on a journey to find the Gorax's lair.
On their adventure, they meet a small, glowing creature called Izrina. She is a wistie. They also meet a strong and loud Ewok named Chukha-Trok. Finally, the caravan reaches the Gorax's home.
The Final Battle
The Ewoks and the children fight the huge Gorax. They manage to free Jeremitt and Catarine. Sadly, Chukha-Trok is killed during the battle. The Gorax is knocked into a deep hole. Everyone thinks it's defeated. But the monster tries to climb back out! Mace uses Chukha-Trok's axe to give the Gorax a final blow, defeating it for good.
With their family reunited, the Towanis decide to stay with the Ewoks. They will wait until their spaceship can be fixed. Izrina, the wistie, returns to her own family.
Main Characters
This film features several memorable characters. Many of them are played by actors in special costumes.
- Warwick Davis as Wicket W. Warrick: A brave and friendly Ewok.
- Aubree Miller as Cindel Towani: The young human girl who befriends Wicket.
- Eric Walker as Mace Towani: Cindel's older brother.
- Fionnula Flanagan as Catarine Towani: The mother of Mace and Cindel.
- Guy Boyd as Jeremitt Towani: The father of Mace and Cindel.
- Daniel Frishman as Deej: An Ewok who finds the children.
- Debbie Lee Carrington as Weechee: One of Deej's sons.
- Tony Cox as Widdle: Another of Deej's sons.
- Kevin Thompson as Chukha-Trok: A strong Ewok warrior.
- Margarita Fernández as Kaink: An Ewok healer.
- Pam Grizz as Shodu: Deej's wife.
- Bobby Bell as Logray: The Ewok shaman.
- Burl Ives as Narrator (voice): The person who tells the story.
- Darryl Henriques as Wicket (voice): The voice of Wicket.
- Sydney Walker as Deej (voice): The voice of Deej.
Other Stories and Connections
Caravan of Courage has influenced other Star Wars stories. These connections show how the film fits into the larger universe.
Sequel Film
- Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985): This is the second TV movie about the Ewoks. In this story, Cindel's family is attacked by bad guys called Sanyassan Marauders. Cindel, along with the Ewoks, must team up with a new friend, Noa Briqualon, to defeat the marauders and save their friends.
Animated Series
- Ewoks (1985–1987): This was an animated TV show about the Ewoks. It ran for two seasons and showed adventures that happened before the original Star Wars movies. Izrina, the Queen of the Wisties from Caravan of Courage, even appeared in one episode.
Expanded Universe and Legends
Many elements from Caravan of Courage appeared in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. This was a collection of books, comics, and games that added to the Star Wars story. In 2014, much of this Expanded Universe was renamed Legends and is no longer considered official Star Wars history.
- Tyrant's Test (1996): In the Legends stories, Cindel Towani grew up to become a reporter on the planet Coruscant. She played a part in a big galactic crisis, helping to share important news with the New Republic.
- The Illustrated Star Wars Universe (1997): This book placed the events of Caravan of Courage between the movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (2003): This was an online role-playing game. Players could actually meet the Gorax species in the game.
New Canon Appearance
The Gorax monster was brought back into the current official Star Wars stories.
- Star Wars: Forces of Destiny: In an episode of this animated web series, Princess Leia Organa and Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker help the Ewoks Kneesaa and Wicket fight against a rampaging Gorax.
