The Swiss Family Robinson was a 1960 American film directed by Ken Annakin. The film is based on the 1812 novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss. The film stars John Mills Dorothy McGuire James MacArthur Janet Munro Tommy Kirk Kevin Corcoran Sessue Hayakawa and Cedric Hardwicke.
The film tells the story of the Swiss Family Robinson who are shipwrecked on a deserted island. They are forced to build a new life for themselves and use their ingenuity to survive. The family must also contend with pirates and a group of castaways who are not as friendly as they are.
The Swiss Family Robinson was a box office success and was the highest-grossing film of 1960. It was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Cinematography.
The film was shot on various locations in Tobago including Pigeon Point Beach which served as the primary location for the Robinson family’s shipwreck. Other locations included Buccoo Reef Pirate’s Bay and Mt. Irvine Bay.
The Swiss Family Robinson is considered to be one of the classic family adventure films. It has been praised for its wholesome family entertainment and its depiction of a family that works together to survive.
Is the Swiss Family Robinson from the movie real?
No the family in the movie is fictional.
Did the Swiss Family Robinson use an ostrich in the movie?
No there were no ostriches in the movie.
What was the name of the father in the movie?
William
What was the name of the mother in the movie?
Kate
What were the names of the three older sons in the movie?
Fritz Ernst and Francis
What was the name of the youngest son in the movie?
Jack
What was the name of the pet dog in the movie?
Vitus
What was the name of the pet cat in the movie?
Bimbo
What was the name of the family’s ship in the movie?
The Arabella
How long were the Swiss Family Robinson stranded on the island for?
One year
How did the Swiss Family Robinson end up on the island?
Their ship The Arabella wrecked on a reef and they were the only survivors.
What was the main source of food for the Swiss Family Robinson on the island?
They grew crops and caught fish.
What did the Swiss Family Robinson use for shelter on the island?
They lived in a treehouse.
What was the biggest danger the Swiss Family Robinson faced on the island?
They were attacked by pirates.
Did the Swiss Family Robinson ever get rescued from the island?
No they decided to stay on the island and make a new life for themselves.
