They found a cave

Australia, 1962

Film

They found a cave: Four English orphans migrate to Tasmania under the care of their Aunt. Their Aunt becomes sick and is hospitalised, leaving the children to seek refuge in a secret cave. Excitement follows the children as they face danger and adventure in the rugged terrain before they are finally reunited with their Aunt. Based on the novel by Nan Chauncy.

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Credits

director

Andrew Steane

producer

Charles E. Wolnizer

production company

Australian Council for Children's Film and Television

Duration

01:13:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1962

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324047

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Adaptations

Childrens Films

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - Australia

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

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