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Father Goose

U19641h 58mRalph Nelson
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 79%

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"They're sharing a South Sea island with 7 little chaperones...and the Pacific as their battleground!"

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!

AdventureComedyRomance
IslandAirplaneSouth SeasCoast WatcherProtective AssociationChild Protection

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Frequently asked questions

What is Father Goose (1964) 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 stars in Father Goose?

Father Goose stars Cary Grant (Walter Christopher Eckland), Leslie Caron (Catherine Freneau), Trevor Howard (Commander Frank Houghton), Jack Good (Lieutenant Stebbings), Sharyl Locke (Jenny). The film was directed by Ralph Nelson.

How long is Father Goose?

Father Goose has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated U.

Is Father Goose worth watching?

Father Goose holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Adventure, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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