In Search of the Castaways
“A Thousand Thrills, And Hayley Mills!”
Synopsis
Two teenagers, Mary (Hayley Mills) and Robert (Keith Hamshere) are lead by Professor Paganel (Maurice Chevalier) on a search expedition for the children's shipwrecked sea captain father. This Disney film was based upon Jules Verne's 1868 adventure novel Captain Grant's Children.
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In Search of the Castaways 1978 re-release TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-27
Top Cast
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Maurice Chevalier
Jacques Paganel
Hayley Mills
Mary Grant
George Sanders
Thomas Ayerton
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Lord Glenarvan
Michael Anderson Jr.
John Glenarvan
Antonio Cifariello
Indian Chief
Wilfrid Brambell
Bill Gaye
Jack Gwillim
Captain Grant
Ronald Fraser
Guard at Dockyard Gate
Norman Bird
Senior Yacht Guard
George Murcell
Ayerton's Assistant
Inia Te Wiata
Maori Chief
Mark Dignam
Rich man at Yacht party
David Spenser
South American Guide
Milo Sperber
Crooked sailor
Roger Delgado
Patagonian prisoner
Barry Keegan
Irish claimant
Maxwell Shaw
Sailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lowell S. Hawley
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- In Search of the Castaways
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Lowell S. Hawley
William Alwyn
Ray Sturgess, Michael Reed, David Harcourt, Paul Beeson
Gordon Stone
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Lowell S. Hawley
Writer
Gordon Stone
Editor
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
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 In Search of the Castaways
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What is In Search of the Castaways about?
Two teenagers, Mary (Hayley Mills) and Robert (Keith Hamshere) are lead by Professor Paganel (Maurice Chevalier) on a search expedition for the children's shipwrecked sea captain father. This Disney film was based upon Jules Verne's 1868 adventure novel Captain Grant's Children.
Who directed In Search of the Castaways?
In Search of the Castaways was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in In Search of the Castaways?
The principal cast of In Search of the Castaways includes Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills, George Sanders, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Michael Anderson Jr..
When was In Search of the Castaways released and how long is it?
In Search of the Castaways was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for In Search of the Castaways?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Search of the Castaways was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Search of the Castaways?
In Search of the Castaways holds official age classifications: 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.).