The Cay
Synopsis
When Young Phillip is separated form his mother and found by a black man named Timothy and his cat Stewcat, Phillip becomes blind and they all end up on an island. Will they survive or will they die?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Garland
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Taylor, Russell Thacher
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Cay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Garland
Theodore Taylor, Russell Thacher
Carl Davis
Rosalío Solano, Alric Edens
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Garland
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Rosalío Solano
Director of Photography
Alric Edens
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cay
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What is The Cay about?
When Young Phillip is separated form his mother and found by a black man named Timothy and his cat Stewcat, Phillip becomes blind and they all end up on an island. Will they survive or will they die?
Who directed The Cay?
The Cay was directed by Patrick Garland.
Who stars in The Cay?
The principal cast of The Cay includes James Earl Jones, Alfred Lutter, Gretchen Corbett.
When was The Cay released and how long is it?
The Cay was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cay was composed by Carl Davis.
Is The Cay based on a book or true story?
The Cay is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodore Taylor".