The Island (1965)
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)
- Date of release
- 1965-02-22
- Runtime
- 17m
- Genres
- Adventure
- Director
- John Blick
Casting
- Wi Kuki Kaa — Dan
- Arlene Graves — Laura
- Robert Mclean — Rangi
- Keith Robertson — Peter
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