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Constantly bullied by their cruel stepfather, Finn Dove and his young sister Derval decide to run away and find their grandmother in Ireland. They are chased by their wicked Uncle Hawk, a master of disguise, who is aware that the children are heirs to a fortune. Features Ron Moody, Jack Wild and Helen Rayne. Based on the book by Walter Macken.
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ACMI Identifier
325148
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)