The Sand Castle
Synopsis
A little boy and his sister forced to spend a day at the beach build a sand castle, to the delight and interest of others. Rich black and white photography collides with a novel fantasy sequence combining color photography, stop motion and cutout animation. Equal parts Jacques Tati, A. Lamorisse and (Hill's perrenial favorite) C. G. Jung.
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January 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Hill
- Original Score
- Alec Wilder
- Original Title
- The Sand Castle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Heptagon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Hill
Alec Wilder
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Julia Knowlton, Henry A. Sundquist
Jerome Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Knowlton
Editor
Henry A. Sundquist
Editor
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Director of Photography
Jerome Hill
Producer
Jerome Hill
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sand Castle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sand Castle
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What is The Sand Castle about?
A little boy and his sister forced to spend a day at the beach build a sand castle, to the delight and interest of others. Rich black and white photography collides with a novel fantasy sequence combining color photography, stop motion and cutout animation. Equal parts Jacques Tati, A. Lamorisse and (Hill's perrenial favorite) C. G. Jung.
Who directed The Sand Castle?
The Sand Castle was directed by Jerome Hill.
Who stars in The Sand Castle?
The principal cast of The Sand Castle includes Mabel Mercer, Lester Judson, Alec Wilder, Charles Bradley, Charles Rydell.
When was The Sand Castle released and how long is it?
The Sand Castle was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sand Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sand Castle was composed by Alec Wilder.