The Island

Overview

This early children's TV classic is a Kiwi take on a genre staple: the summer holiday adventure. Aucklanders Peter and Laura meet up with their Wellington friend Rangi and his older cousin Dan (Wi Kuki Kaa), and go on an expedition to Kapiti Island. The trio (minus Dan, who has a sprained ankle) go bush for some kids vs. wild action.They camp, fish, skylark around cliffs and caves, summit the island, and inevitably get lost, before - getting safely home. (NZ On Screen)

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 22, 1965

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Robert Mclean,Keith Robertson,Wi Kuki Kaa,Arlene Graves

Director

John Blick

Writer

Terry Bryan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt21649890