Review of In Search of the Castaways (1962) by Gary T — 21 Nov 2015
WOW......WOW.....WOW......JUST SEEN THIS MOVIE 4 THE 1ST TIME N THINK THAT THIS IS A GOOD MOVIE 2 WATCH......it is nothing special 2 watch, but it is an enjoyable movie 2 watch.......its got a good cast of actors/actresses throughout this movie.....I think that Maurice chevalier (.R.I.P.), Hayley mills, George sanders (.R.I.P.), Michael Anderson jr, play good roles/parts throughout this movie......I think that the director of this action/adventure/kids/family/art house/international/classics movie had done a great job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie.....I think that this is such an enjoyable childrens movie 2 watch, its got a good cast throughout this movie........WARNING THIS MOVIE CONTAINS STROBE LIGHTNING EFFECTS THORUGHOUT SOME SCENES THROUGHOUT THIS MOVIE......
In Search of the Castaways was a commercial hit. It grossed $18,415,385 domestically, earning $5 million in US theatrical rentals. At the worldwide box office, the film earned $21,745,500. In the US, it was the 3rd highest grossing film of 1962.
It was one of the 12 most popular movies at the British box office in 1963.
Musical numbers.
Songs composed by the Sherman Brothers include "Castaway", "Merci Beaucoup", "Let's Climb (Grimpons)", and "Enjoy It", with an orchestral arrangement of "Castaway" serving as the film's overture.
Awards and nominations.
The film placed third in the 1963 Golden Laurel Top Male Musical Performance (Chevalier) and was nominated for the Golden Laurel Top Action Drama.
Other adaptations of Verne's novel.
Verne's tale has seen two Russian film adaptations (1936, 1985) and a Spanish operetta.
I think that this is such an enjoyable movie 2 watch with a good cast throughout this movie...........
This review of In Search of the Castaways (1962) was written by Gary T on 21 Nov 2015.
In Search of the Castaways has generally received positive reviews.
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