Movie

In Search of the Castaways

“A Thousand Thrills, And Hayley Mills!”

★ 6.5(82)19621h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Stevenson
Release date: 1962-12-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

In Search of the Castaways — trailer

About In Search of the Castaways

In Search of the Castaways is a 1962 movie in the Adventure and Family genres, directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills and George Sanders. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch In Search of the Castaways in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookjules verneshipwreckvolcanopiratesouth americacondorandes mountainsbrother sister relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch In Search of the Castaways in Italy?+

In Search of the Castaways is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is In Search of the Castaways on Netflix?+

In Search of the Castaways is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is In Search of the Castaways?+

In Search of the Castaways has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in In Search of the Castaways?+

In Search of the Castaways stars Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills, George Sanders, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Michael Anderson Jr..

When did In Search of the Castaways come out?+

In Search of the Castaways is a 1962 movie directed by Robert Stevenson.

What genre is In Search of the Castaways?+

In Search of the Castaways is Adventure and Family film.

Who directed In Search of the Castaways?+

In Search of the Castaways was directed by Robert Stevenson.