Based on the novel by Colin Thiele, this is a heartwarming story of a boy growing to maturity. Pascoe expects too much of his young son Snook, who always seems to be in trouble. Disaster strikes their boat Blue Fin at sea and young Snook is the only person left who can save them. The boat is wrecked and sinking. Pascoe lies injured, his crew swept overboard. The waves are mountainous … can Snook save his father and the Blue Fin? Rated: G.
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ACMI Identifier
324041
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Sea in motion pictures
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)