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Swallows and Amazons (1974)

1974-06-01 · 1h 32m · EN
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On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.

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Claude WhathamDirector

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Virginia McKennaVirginia McKennaMrs. WalkerRonald FraserRonald FraserUncle JimSuzanna HamiltonSuzanna HamiltonSusan WalkerSimon WestSimon WestJohn WalkerSophie NevilleSophie NevilleTitty WalkerStephen GrendonStephen GrendonRoger WalkerKit SeymourKit SeymourNancy BlackettLesley BennettLesley BennettPeggy BlackettBrenda BruceBrenda BruceMrs DixonMike PrattMike PrattMr DixonJohn Franklyn-RobbinsJohn Franklyn-RobbinsYoung BillyJack WoolgarJack WoolgarOld Billy

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Based on children's bookHolidayIslandChildren1920sBoatCampingLake district

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Genre affinityAdventure · FamilyTheme affinityBased On Children S Book · Holiday · IslandEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference452604Actor preference327395 · 205265 · 244837Country preferenceGb

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What is Swallows and Amazons about?

On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.

How long is Swallows and Amazons?

Swallows and Amazons has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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