Mooncussers

1962 Disney television movie

Mooncussers is a 1962 American TV film from Disney. It was originally released on TV in two parts but was released in some markets as a theatrical film,[1] occasionally shown as part of a double bill with another Disney film.

It was based on the novel Flying Ebony by Iris Vinton.[2]

Plot

Pirates lure ships to destruction along the New England coast of the United States of America.

Cast

  • Kevin Corcoran as Jonathan Feather
  • Oscar Homolka as Urias Hawke
  • Lee Aaker as Willy
  • Paul E. Burns as Mose
  • Robert Burton as E.P. Hallett
  • Robert Emhardt as Mr. Wick
  • Joan Freeman as Betsy Feather
  • Rian Garrick as Dan Hallett
  • Ted Jacques as Bill Stacy
  • Dayton Lummis as Commissioner
  • Erin O'Brien-Moore as Mrs. Feather
  • Tudor Owen as Skipper of Portland
  • Dub Taylor as Fire Tender
  • Eddy Waller as Captain Swain

Production

Filming started April 16, 1962.[3]

References

  1. ^ Disney Gears His Second Season to More Varied Productions Los Angeles Times Sep 23, 1962: P5.
  2. ^ MOONCUSSERS, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 39, Iss. 456, (Jan 1, 1972): 12.
  3. ^ VIEW FROM A LOCAL VANTAGE POINT By A. H. WEILER. New York Times Apr 1, 1962: 119.

External links

  • Mooncussers at IMDb
  • Graveyard of Ships at IMDb
  • Wake of Disaster at IMDb
  • Mooncussers at BFI