Top billed cast

1. 

   Thomas Mitchell

   William Robinson

2. 

   Edna Best

   Elizabeth Robinson

3. 

   Freddie Bartholomew

   Jack Robinson

4. 

   Terry Kilburn

   Ernest Robinson

5. 

   Tim Holt

   Fritz Robinson

6. 

   Bobbie Quillan

   Francis Robinson

7. 

   Christian Rub

   Thoren

8. 

   John Wray

   Ramsey

9. 

   Herbert Rawlinson

   Captain

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Reviews

A review by r96sk

Written by r96sk on 2020-06-26

I thought I'd give this a watch before watching the Disney remake, given they are both on the latter's streaming service. I like 1940's 'Swiss Family Robinson', though there are many ways it could be improved upon which is what I hope the 1960 production does.

This one, made by RKO Pictures, is enjoyable. The action sequences look decent enough, the acting is solid while the premise is very intriguing. I rate the film almost from start-to-finish, the moments which make up that last part disappoints unfortunately - the ending doesn't really make sense.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• island
• based on novel or book
• shipwreck
• 18th century
• curious
• swiss family robinson