In Search of the Castaways facts for kids
In Search of the Castaways is an exciting adventure movie from Walt Disney Productions. It came out in 1962. The movie stars Hayley Mills, George Sanders, and Maurice Chevalier. Robert Stevenson directed it. It's based on a famous adventure novel called Captain Grant's Children. Jules Verne wrote the book in 1868. This was Hayley Mills's third movie for Disney. It was very popular and made a lot of money.
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Movie Music
The famous Sherman brothers, Robert B. and Richard M. Sherman, wrote the songs for the movie. These songs include "Castaway", "Merci Beaucoup", "Let's Climb", and "Enjoy It". A movie critic named Hal Erickson said the film was "a roller-coaster of a Disney film". He thought it was perfect for kids to watch on a Saturday afternoon.
Main Characters
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played in the movie:
- Hayley Mills as Mary Grant, Captain Grant's daughter
- Keith Hamshere as Robert Grant, Captain Grant's son
- Jack Gwillim as Captain Grant, a castaway
- Maurice Chevalier as Jacques Paganel, a kind friend to Mary and Robert
- Wilfrid Hyde-White as Lord Glenarvan
- Michael Anderson, Jr. as John Glenarvan, Lord Glenarvan's son
- George Sanders as Thomas Ayerton
- Wilfrid Brambell as Bill Gaye, another castaway
- Antonio Cifariello as Thalcave, an Indian Chief
- Inia Te Wiata as Maori Chief
The Adventure Story
The story begins with teenager Mary Grant and her younger brother Robert. They find a message in a bottle from their missing father, Captain Grant. Their friend, Professor Paganel, helps them understand the message. They convince a kind nobleman, Lord Glenarvan, to help them.
They all set sail on Lord Glenarvan's fancy yacht to find Captain Grant. Their journey takes them halfway around the world. Along the way, they face many dangers and exciting challenges.
Exciting Challenges
The group must survive many tough situations during their search. They experience a big earthquake and a terrible flood. They also face a dangerous fire and even an attack by a giant condor bird. Later, they escape a powerful volcanic eruption.
Finding Captain Grant
Their adventure leads them to the land of the fierce Maoris. Finally, they manage to rescue Captain Grant. The movie also features a character named Thomas Ayerton. He was once part of Captain Grant's ship crew and caused trouble for the captain.
See also
In Spanish: Los hijos del capitán Grant para niños
