The Little Ark (1972)

  • NR
  • 03/01/1972 (US)
  • Family, Adventure
  • 1h 40m

Amidst a rushing flood of adventure they learned more about love and courage than most people do in a lifetime.

Overview

This heart-rending family-oriented drama chronicles the adventure of two Dutch children who temporarily lose their father and mother during the great flood of 1953. Fortunately, they and their animals are taken in by a salty old boatman who helps them reunite with their father.

James B. Clark

Director

Jan de Hartog

Novel

Joanna Crawford

Writer

Cast

Theodore Bikel's headshot

Theodore Bikel

The Captain
Geneviève Ambas's headshot

Geneviève Ambas

Adinda
Philip Frame's headshot

Philip Frame

Jan
Max Croiset's headshot

Max Croiset

Father Grijpma
Truus Dekker's headshot

Truus Dekker

Mother Grijpma
Lo van Hensbergen's headshot

Lo van Hensbergen

Mr. Tandema

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