Father Goose
“They're sharing a South Sea island with 7 little chaperones...and the Pacific as their battleground!”
Synopsis
During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
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Father Goose (1964) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Walter Christopher Eckland
Leslie Caron
Catherine Freneau
Trevor Howard
Commander Frank Houghton
Jack Good
Lieutenant Stebbings
Sharyl Locke
Jenny
Pip Sparke
Anne
Verina Greenlaw
Christine
Stephanie Berrington
Elizabeth Anderson
Jennifer Berrington
Harriet MacGregor
Laurelle Felsette
Angelique
Nicole Felsette
Dominique
Alex Finlayson
Doctor Bigrave
Peter Forster
Chaplain
Frank Marocco
Accordionist
John Napier
Lt. Cartwright
Simon Scott
Captain of Submarine, USS Sailfin
Don Spruance
Navigator
Ken Swofford
Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tarloff, Peter Stone
- Original Score
- Cy Coleman
- Original Title
- Father Goose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Italian, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Granox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Frank Tarloff, Peter Stone, S. H. Barnett
Cy Coleman
Charles Lang
Ted J. Kent
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Arthur
Producer
Ralph Nelson
Director
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Cy Coleman
Original Music Composer
Ray Aghayan
Costume Design
Frank Tarloff
Screenplay
Peter Stone
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Goose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father Goose about?
During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
Who directed Father Goose?
Father Goose was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Father Goose?
The principal cast of Father Goose includes Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Jack Good, Sharyl Locke.
When was Father Goose released and how long is it?
Father Goose was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did Father Goose make at the box office?
Father Goose grossed $12.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Father Goose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Goose was composed by Cy Coleman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Goose?
Father Goose holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).