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Father Goose (1964)

Movie ★ 7.1 118 min

Adventure Comedy Romance

During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!

Ralph Nelson Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 10, 1964
Runtime
118 min
Box office
$12.5M
IMDb
tt0058092
Studio
Granox Productions

Themes

Cast

Cary Grant Cary Grant Walter Christopher Eckland Leslie Caron Leslie Caron Catherine Freneau Trevor Howard Trevor Howard Commander Frank Houghton Jack Good Jack Good Lieutenant Stebbings Sharyl Locke Jenny Pip Sparke Pip Sparke Anne Verina Greenlaw Verina Greenlaw Christine Stephanie Berrington Stephanie Berrington Elizabeth Anderson Jennifer Berrington Harriet MacGregor Laurelle Felsette Laurelle Felsette Angelique Nicole Felsette Dominique Alex Finlayson Alex Finlayson Doctor Bigrave Peter Forster Peter Forster Chaplain Frank Marocco Accordionist John Napier Lt. Cartwright Simon Scott Simon Scott Captain of Submarine, USS Sailfin Don Spruance Navigator Ken Swofford Ken Swofford Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin

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Frequently asked questions

What is Father Goose about?
During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
Who directed Father Goose?
Father Goose was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Father Goose?
Father Goose stars Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Jack Good.
When was Father Goose released?
Father Goose is a 1964 adventure, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch Father Goose?
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