The New Swiss Family Robinson
“Evil Pirates. Shipwrecked Family. Vacation's Over”
Synopsis
When Angelino Jack Robinson gets a new job in Australia, he decides to take his sissy wife Ann, brave sons Shane and Todd and wining daughter Elisabeth 'Lizzy' by sailing yacht from Hong Kong to Syndney. The gun he gets thrown in by Sheldon Blake proves disabled, and for a sinister reason: near Borneo, Blake's men turn up to capture them. The family escapes but loses the yacht on a reef. They build a cool camp on an island. But the pirates keep coming back, and the boys discover why: he hid a treasure in the yacht. Shane is also discovered and captured in more then one way by French plane wreck survivor Françoise, who later teams up with the family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The New Swiss Family Robinson | Trailer (German) feat. David Carradine & Jane Seymour
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-16
Top Cast
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Jane Seymour
Anna Robinson
David Carradine
Sheldon Blake
James Keach
Jack Robinson
John Asher
Shane Robinson
Blake Bashoff
Todd Robinson
Jamie Renée Smith
Elizabeth Robinson
Simone Griffeth
Cynthia
Yumi Iwama
Francoise
Diane Kirman
Girlfriend Pirate
Billy Bates
Halo Pirate
Rick Kahana
Ninja Pirate
Joe Isaac
Drunken Pirate
John Harnagel
Bartender Pirate
Jaime Irizarry
Nettle Spray Pirate
John Edmondson
Wheelhouse Pirate
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Raffill
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Raffill
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- The New Swiss Family Robinson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Raffill
Stewart Raffill
John Scott
Willy Kurant
Terry Kelley
Patricia T. Green, Diane Kirman
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Raffill
Screenplay
Terry Kelley
Editor
Patricia T. Green
Producer
Stewart Raffill
Director
Diane Kirman
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Swiss Family Robinson
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What is The New Swiss Family Robinson about?
When Angelino Jack Robinson gets a new job in Australia, he decides to take his sissy wife Ann, brave sons Shane and Todd and wining daughter Elisabeth 'Lizzy' by sailing yacht from Hong Kong to Syndney. The gun he gets thrown in by Sheldon Blake proves disabled, and for a sinister reason: near Borneo, Blake's men turn up to capture them. The family escapes but loses the yacht on a reef. They build a cool camp on an island. But the pirates keep coming back, and the boys discover why: he hid a treasure in the yacht. Shane is also discovered and captured in more then one way by French plane wreck survivor Françoise, who later teams up with the family.
Who directed The New Swiss Family Robinson?
The New Swiss Family Robinson was directed by Stewart Raffill.
Who stars in The New Swiss Family Robinson?
The principal cast of The New Swiss Family Robinson includes Jane Seymour, David Carradine, James Keach, John Asher, Blake Bashoff.
When was The New Swiss Family Robinson released and how long is it?
The New Swiss Family Robinson was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Swiss Family Robinson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Swiss Family Robinson was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New Swiss Family Robinson?
The New Swiss Family Robinson holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).