Swiss Family Robinson
“THE ADVENTURE OF ADVENTURES!”
Synopsis
After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.
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Swiss Family Robinson 1960 Trailer | John Mills | Dorothy McGuire
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.07x
+$35.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lowell S. Hawley
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Swiss Family Robinson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.4M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Lowell S. Hawley, Johann David Wyss
William Alwyn
Harry Waxman
Peter Boita
Bill Anderson, Basil Keys, Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Boita
Editor
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Lowell S. Hawley
Screenplay
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Bill Anderson
Producer
Basil Keys
Producer
Walt Disney
Producer
Ken Annakin
Director
John Howell
Production Design
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swiss Family Robinson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swiss Family Robinson about?
After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.
Who directed Swiss Family Robinson?
Swiss Family Robinson was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Swiss Family Robinson?
The principal cast of Swiss Family Robinson includes John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, Sessue Hayakawa.
When was Swiss Family Robinson released and how long is it?
Swiss Family Robinson was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Swiss Family Robinson?
Swiss Family Robinson had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $40.4M at the worldwide box office (8.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Swiss Family Robinson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swiss Family Robinson was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swiss Family Robinson?
Swiss Family Robinson holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).