This is a lovely story that those of us (of a certain age) will look back on with a simple fondness. A family go on holiday to the English Lake District where they set up a camp on an island. Soon they are under attack from the "hostiles" - two girls from nearby. After a parley, they agree to join forces with the "Swallow" and the "Amazon" (their boats) signing articles to wage war on the girls' grumpy uncle "Jim".…
On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.
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Virginia McKenna
Mrs. Walker
Ronald Fraser
Uncle Jim
Suzanna Hamilton
Susan Walker
Simon West
John Walker
Sophie Neville
Titty Walker
Stephen Grendon
Roger Walker
Kit Seymour
Nancy Blackett
Lesley Bennett
Peggy Blackett
Brenda Bruce
Mrs Dixon
Mike Pratt
Mr Dixon
John Franklyn-Robbins
Young Billy
Jack Woolgar
Old Billy
David Blagden
Policeman
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FAQ about Swallows and Amazons
What is Swallows and Amazons about?
On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set…
When was Swallows and Amazons released?
Swallows and Amazons was released in 1974.
What genres does Swallows and Amazons belong to?
Swallows and Amazons is categorised as Adventure, Family.
Who stars in Swallows and Amazons?
The cast of Swallows and Amazons includes Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser, Suzanna Hamilton, Simon West, Sophie Neville.