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1960 · 126 min · G

Swiss Family Robinson

Directed by Ken Annakin · Adventure, Family

Swiss Family Robinson (1960) is a Adventure film, directed by Ken Annakin set during the 1800s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated G.

A survival, with a whimsical and hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty, survival, and man vs nature run throughout.

Composer
William Alwyn
Cinematography
Harry Waxman
Cast
John MillsDorothy McGuireJames MacArthurJanet MunroSessue HayakawaTommy KirkKevin CorcoranCecil Parker

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WhimsicalHopeful

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Pure Fiction
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