Swallows and Amazons (2016 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Swallows and Amazons |
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| Directed by | Philippa Lowthorpe |
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| Written by | Andrea Gibb |
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| Music by | Ilan Eshkeri |
| Cinematography | Julian Court |
| Editing by | Dave Thrasher |
| Distributed by | StudioCanal |
| Release date(s) | 19 August 2016 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $3.9 million (UK) |
Swallows and Amazons is an exciting British family adventure movie from 2016. It was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and written by Andrea Gibb. The film is based on a very popular children's book called Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome, which was first published in 1930.
The movie stars actors like Andrew Scott, Rafe Spall, and Kelly Macdonald. Filming started in the beautiful Lake District in June 2015. Swallows and Amazons was released on August 19, 2016. This film is the third time Arthur Ransome's book has been made into a movie or TV show. There was a TV series in 1963 and another film in 1974.
The Adventure Begins
This film tells the story of the Walker children during their summer holiday in 1935. They are visiting the stunning Lake District in England. Their big plan is to camp on a small island in the middle of a lake.
They sail to the island in their boat, which they named Swallow. But when they arrive, they find out they are not alone! Two other children, the Blacketts, are already there. The Blacketts call themselves the "Amazons."
A fun battle for the island begins between the "Swallows" and the "Amazons." However, their holiday takes an unexpected turn. A "secret agent" is looking for the Blackett children's uncle. This leads to a series of adventures that are very different from their original plans.
Meet the Characters
The film features a talented group of actors who bring the beloved characters to life.
The Walker Family
- Dane Hughes plays John Walker, the oldest of the Walker children.
- Orla Hill plays Susan Walker.
- Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen plays Tatty Walker.
- Bobby McCulloch plays Roger Walker, the youngest of the Walker children.
- Kelly Macdonald plays Mrs Walker, the mother of the Walker children.
The Blackett Family and Others
- Seren Hawkes plays Nancy Blackett, one of the "Amazons."
- Hannah Jayne Thorp plays Peggy Blackett, the other "Amazon."
- Rafe Spall plays Jim Turner, also known as "Captain Flint." He is the uncle of the Blackett children.
- Andrew Scott plays Lazlow, a mysterious "secret agent" who is looking for Jim Turner.
- Jessica Hynes plays Mrs Jackson.
- Harry Enfield plays Mr Jackson.
