“Walter” (Cary Grant) is a bit of a rogue who is conned into helping the war effort by “Houghton” (Trevor Howard) and so takes up residence on a remote Pacific island where he is to report sightings of Japanese aircraft, shipping etc. In return, he will be given his very own island Easter egg hunt - only it will be for bottles of Scotch, instead! He’s grumpily resigned to his duty until one day he encounters…
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!
Top Cast
Cary Grant
Walter Christopher Eckland
Leslie Caron
Catherine Freneau
Trevor Howard
Commander Frank Houghton
Jack Good
Lieutenant Stebbings
Sharyl Locke
Jenny
Pip Sparke
Anne
Verina Greenlaw
Christine
Stephanie Berrington
Elizabeth Anderson
Jennifer Berrington
Harriet MacGregor
Laurelle Felsette
Angelique
Nicole Felsette
Dominique
Alex Finlayson
Doctor Bigrave
Peter Forster
Chaplain
Frank Marocco
Accordionist
John Napier
Lt. Cartwright
Simon Scott
Captain of Submarine, USS Sailfin
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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!
When was Father Goose released?
Father Goose was released in 1964.
What genres does Father Goose belong to?
Father Goose is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Father Goose?
The cast of Father Goose includes Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Jack Good, Sharyl Locke.