The Sand Castle
Originally released in 1961. The Sand Castle is a comedy film. directed by Jerome Hill. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mabel Mercer, Lester Judson, and Alec Wilder
Synopsis
A little boy and his sister forced to spend a day at the beach build a sand castle, to the delight and interest of others. Rich black and white photography collides with a novel fantasy sequence combining color photography, stop motion and cutout animation. Equal parts Jacques Tati, A. Lamorisse and (Hill's perrenial favorite) C. G. Jung.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Heptagon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sand Castle about?
A little boy and his sister forced to spend a day at the beach build a sand castle, to the delight and interest of others. Rich black and white photography collides with a novel fantasy sequence co...
Who directed The Sand Castle?
The Sand Castle was directed by Jerome Hill.
How long is The Sand Castle?
The Sand Castle has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was The Sand Castle released?
The Sand Castle was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sand Castle?
The main cast of The Sand Castle includes Mabel Mercer, Lester Judson, Alec Wilder, Charles Bradley, Charles Rydell.