Carnival movie poster

Carnival

January 1, 1963

Originally released in 1963. Carnival is a family film. directed by Derek Williams.

Synopsis

Tom and Sukie arrive in Malta to spend the holidays with their father, an archaeologist digging for a legendary golden statue of Calypso on the island of Gozo. He fails to meet the children who make friends with Jiminy, a Maltese boy, and go to the villa where they overhear two crooks threatening their father. The crooks fool the police to whom the children have gone. They escape and make their way finally to Gozo to see their father's colleague where they are all captured. Just before the statue is handed over Jiminy arrives with an army of children who rout the crooks and drive them into the arms of the police. Based on the novel 'By Jiminy' by David Scott Daniel.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1963 63 years ago
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnival about?

Tom and Sukie arrive in Malta to spend the holidays with their father, an archaeologist digging for a legendary golden statue of Calypso on the island of Gozo. He fails to meet the children who mak...

Who directed Carnival?

Carnival was directed by Derek Williams.

When was Carnival released?

Carnival was released on January 1, 1963 in theaters.