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Strange Holiday

  • 1970
  • 1h 15m
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4.4/10
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Strange Holiday (1970)
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Ten young boys are shipwrecked somewhere in Oceania.Ten young boys are shipwrecked somewhere in Oceania.Ten young boys are shipwrecked somewhere in Oceania.

  • Director
    • Mende Brown
  • Writer
    • Jules Verne
  • Stars
    • Jaeme Hamilton
    • Mark Healey
    • Jaime Massang
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    84
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mende Brown
    • Writer
      • Jules Verne
    • Stars
      • Jaeme Hamilton
      • Mark Healey
      • Jaime Massang
    • 7User reviews
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    Simon Asprey, Jaeme Hamilton, Mark Healey, Ross Williams, Jaime Massang, and Van Alexander in Strange Holiday (1970)
    Simon Asprey, Jaeme Hamilton, Mark Healey, Ross Williams, Jaime Massang, and Van Alexander in Strange Holiday (1970)
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    Jaeme Hamilton
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    Mark Healey
    • Doniphan
    Jaime Massang
    • Moco
    Van Alexander
    • Gordon
    Ross Williams
    • Jacob
    Simon Asprey
    • Iverson
    Peter Alexander
    • Garnett
    Michael Barry
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    Mark Lee
    Mark Lee
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    Larry Crane
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    Carmen Duncan
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    Ben Gabriel
    Mark Hertson
    Goff Vockler
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      Nigel Lovell
      • Director
        • Mende Brown
      • Writer
        • Jules Verne(concept)
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        Edited into CBS Children's Film Festival: Strange Holiday (1975)

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      6/10
      Offbeat 'B' Matinee Movie, For Teens
      An interesting, odd, and memorable scouting-type movie, from Down Under. Given the small budget, the (amateur) teen actors compensated by proudly and seriously engaging their all into their roles. Acting is stilted but their values and abilities are impressive- how to make do/survive on a desolate remote island, even including dutiful social order, (in direct opposition to "Lord of The Flies" mayhem). Kudos to their efforts!

      It's a one of a kind presentation, so different, it has stayed in mind for decades. For me, it's a rare 'B' gem, definitely.

      It cannot be compared to "Home Alone", that's ridiculous! (as suggested by another reviewer). For one, these boys are role models.

      But ridiculous is a theme widely explored, mostly due to budget issues, and improvisation. Engage your sense of humor!

      "Strange Holiday" is the original uncut movie. "Boys of Lost Island" is the same movie- censored. Edited out (under two minutes deleted) are a group skinny dip, and other minor 'skin' scenes, likely making it more suitable for the US audience.

      Fans of off-beat/unusual youth cinema, scouting, and island castaways may appreciate this unique film.
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      • Release date
        • January 1, 1978 (Sweden)
      • Country of origin
        • Australia
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Boys of Lost Island
      • Filming locations
        • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
      • Production companies
        • Mass-Brown Productions
        • Artransa Films
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 15 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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