Swallows and Amazons (1974) ( Swallows & Amazons )

Swallows and Amazons (1974) (Blu-Ray) (*)

$29.99

Alternate Title: Swallows & Amazons
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Linear PCM )
English ( Mono )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1974 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Claude Whatham

Written By:
Arthur Ransome
David Wood

Actors:
Virginia McKenna ..... Mrs. Walker
Ronald Fraser ..... Uncle Jim
Simon West ..... John, Swallow
Suzanna Hamilton ..... Susan Walker, Swallow (as Zanna Hamilton)
Sophie Neville ..... Titty, Swallow
Stephen Grendon ..... Roger, Swallow
Kit Seymour ..... Nancy, Amazon
Lesley Bennett ..... Peggy, Amazon
Brenda Bruce ..... Mrs. Dixon
Mike Pratt ..... Mr. Dixon
John Franklyn-Robbins ..... Young Billy
Jack Woolgar ..... Old Billy
David Blagden ..... Policeman

Synopsis:

SWALLOWS & AMAZONS was the first novel in Arthur Ransome's much-loved series following the adventures of four children and their sailing boat Swallow. In this film of the first installment, Roger, Titty, Susan and John are taken on holiday by their mother to the Norfolk Broads, where they are allowed to sail their boat to a nearby island and set up camp. However they soon discover another boat: the Amazon, manned by potential rivals for dominion of the island. Evoking an England and way of life long forgotten, SWALLOWS & AMAZONS turns an enduring model of idyllic and innocent childhood into a lyrical and beautifully realized film.

Classic children's adventure yarn based on the Arthur Ransome book. The story recounts the adventures of a group of children who call themselves the Swallows, after their boat, as they holiday in the Lake District during the 1920s. There they meet two piratical sisters, known as the Amazons, who have already claimed the waters for themselves.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 09 September, 2014.