Swallows and Amazons
Synopsis
On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.
Top Cast
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Virginia McKenna
Mrs. Walker
Ronald Fraser
Uncle Jim
Suzanna Hamilton
Susan Walker
Simon West
John Walker
Sophie Neville
Titty Walker
Stephen Grendon
Roger Walker
Kit Seymour
Nancy Blackett
Lesley Bennett
Peggy Blackett
Brenda Bruce
Mrs Dixon
Mike Pratt
Mr Dixon
John Franklyn-Robbins
Young Billy
Jack Woolgar
Old Billy
David Blagden
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Whatham
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wood
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- Swallows and Amazons
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Theatre Projects Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Whatham
David Wood, Arthur Ransome
Wilfred Josephs
Dennis C. Lewiston
Michael Bradsell
Richard Pilbrow
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Whatham
Director
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
Wilfred Josephs
Original Music Composer
Richard Pilbrow
Producer
David Wood
Screenplay
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Watched by decade 1970-1979
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swallows and Amazons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swallows and Amazons about?
On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.
Who directed Swallows and Amazons?
Swallows and Amazons was directed by Claude Whatham.
Who stars in Swallows and Amazons?
The principal cast of Swallows and Amazons includes Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser, Suzanna Hamilton, Simon West, Sophie Neville.
When was Swallows and Amazons released and how long is it?
Swallows and Amazons was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Swallows and Amazons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swallows and Amazons was composed by Wilfred Josephs.
Is Swallows and Amazons based on a book or true story?
Swallows and Amazons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Ransome".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swallows and Amazons?
Swallows and Amazons holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).