The Adventures of Hal 5
The Adventures of Hal 5 is a 1958 British adventure film from the Children's Film Foundation (CCF).[1] It was an early directorial effort from Don Sharp.[2]
| The Adventures of Hal 5 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Don Sharp |
| Produced by | Gilbert Church |
| Written by | Don Sharp |
| Based on | novel Hal 5 and the Haywards by Henry Donald |
| Starring | William Russell |
Production company | Bushey Film Studios |
| Distributed by | Children's Film Foundation |
Release date | 1958 |
Running time | 57 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
Hal 5, an old car, is discovered by two children and purchased by their uncle, a vicar (William Russell).[3] The garage proprietor, Goorlie, conceals Hal's faulty transmission.
Cast
- William Russell as the vicar
- John Glyn-Jones as Mr. Goorlie
- David Morrell as Mr. Dicey
- Edwin Richfield as Cooper
- Kathleen Williams as Grannie
- Peter Godsell as Charles
- Janina Faye as Moira
- Michael Maguire as Ginger
- Ian Higginson as Titch
- Martin Boddey as the doctor
- Bartlett Mullins as Ben
Production
The film was made by Don Sharp who had previously directed The Stolen Airliner for the CCF.[4]
Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin called The Adventures of Hal 5 "a charming little film."[1]
Robert Shall, who wrote a book on CCF movies, had Hal 5 "combines two favorite CFF elements: gentle fantasy and nostalgic affection for vintage vehicles of varying kinds...the appeal, apart from the charming anthropomorphic car, lies in the presentation of a rural idyll... the pace is particularly leisurely."[5]
References
- ADVENTURES OF HAL 5, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 25, Iss. 288, (Jan 1, 1958): 152.
- Vagg, Stephen (27 July 2019). "Unsung Aussie Filmmakers: Don Sharp – A Top 25". Filmink.
- The Adventures of Hal 5 at Chestnut.com
- Obituary: Don Sharp: His eerily atmospheric Hammer horror films included The Kiss of the Vampire Bergan, Ronald. The Guardian 24 Dec 2011: 39.
- Shail, Robert (21 March 2016). The Children's Film Foundation: History and Legacy. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 55–56.
External links
- The Adventures of Hal 5 on IMDb
- Films at Childrens Film and Television Foundation
- The Adventures of Hal 5 at BritMovie (archived)