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Swiss Family Robinson (1960) Movie vs Book
Film · 1960 · Directed by Ken Annakin · Starring John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur
Swiss Family Robinson (1960) Movie: Cast and Details
A family is shipwrecked on a tropical island and builds a home.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the idea but adds pirates and changes the details.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the original. The film is a classic adventure.
What the book gives you
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
An old-fashioned tale. Many editions are abridged.
Who will like it: Readers who like classic survival adventures.