George's Island (1989)
After telling his class about the ghost of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure on George’s Island, George is placed in a foster home. George and another foster child, Bonnie, flee to the island on Halloween but when they’re followed by adults Captain Kidd’s ghost is awakened.
Director: Paul Donovan
Genre: Family, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 15, 1989
Cast
- Ian Bannen - Captain Waters
- Sheila McCarthy - Miss Birdwood
- Maury Chaykin - Mr. Droonfield
- Nathaniel Moreau - George Waters
- Vickie Ridler - Bonnie
- Brian Downey - Mr. Beane
- Irene Hogan - Mrs. Beane
- Gary Reineke - Captain Kidd
- Chas Lawther - Blinky
- Avery Saltzman - Buntwhip
Screenplay
Music: Marty Simon
Cinematography: Les Krizsan
Editing: Stephan Fanfara
Production: Salter Street Films, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Desert Island and Survival Stories, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island
Keywords
island, halloween, pirate, canuxploitation
More Films by Director: Paul Donovan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is George's Island about?
- After telling his class about the ghost of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure on George’s Island, George is placed in a foster home. George and another foster child, Bonnie, flee to the island on Halloween but when they’re followed by adults Captain Kidd’s ghost is awakened.
- Who directed George's Island?
- George's Island was directed by Paul Donovan.
- Who stars in George's Island?
- George's Island stars Ian Bannen, Sheila McCarthy, Maury Chaykin, Nathaniel Moreau, Vickie Ridler, Brian Downey.
- How long is George's Island?
- George's Island has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is George's Island?
- George's Island is a Family, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was George's Island produced?
- George's Island was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of George's Island?
- The themes of George's Island include: Desert Island and Survival Stories, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island.