Call It Courage
Synopsis
Call It Courage is a story set in the Pacific Islands. It chronicles the journey of Mafatu, the son of the chief of Hikueru Island, Tavana Nui. Mafatu is afraid of the sea due to witnessing his mother die as a young child, which makes him a shame to his father, and referred to as a coward among his tribe. One night Mafatu takes a dugout canoe and sets sail into the ocean without knowing where he will end up. He is caught in a storm and the canoe is lost. He lands on a deserted island and learns to hunt and fish for himself, along with his companions Uri, a yellow dog, and Kivi, an albatross.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Edward Disney
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Masselink, Armstrong Sperry
- Original Title
- Call It Courage
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Edward Disney
Ben Masselink, Armstrong Sperry
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Edward Disney
Director
Ben Masselink
Writer
Armstrong Sperry
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Call It Courage about?
Call It Courage is a story set in the Pacific Islands. It chronicles the journey of Mafatu, the son of the chief of Hikueru Island, Tavana Nui. Mafatu is afraid of the sea due to witnessing his mother die as a young child, which makes him a shame to his father, and referred to as a coward among his tribe. One night Mafatu takes a dugout canoe and sets sail into the ocean without knowing where he will end up. He is caught in a storm and the canoe is lost. He lands on a deserted island and learns to hunt and fish for himself, along with his companions Uri, a yellow dog, and Kivi, an albatross.
Who directed Call It Courage?
Call It Courage was directed by Roy Edward Disney.
Who stars in Call It Courage?
The principal cast of Call It Courage includes Don Ho, Evan Tamarii.
When was Call It Courage released and how long is it?
Call It Courage was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call It Courage?
Call It Courage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).