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Father Goose is a 1964 American Technicolor romantic comedy film set in World War II, starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and Trevor Howard. The title is a play on the children's fiction character of "Mother Goose," which is used as a code name assigned to the coast watcher character played by Grant.
Father Goose: Directed by Ralph Nelson. With Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Jack Good. During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female.
Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member "Father Goose" of my favorite movies. Cary Grant's character is a man wanting to escape everything but a...
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Summaries. During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female. During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is coerced into spying on planes passing over an island.
Father Goose. OSCAR® winner. During World War II, an unkempt, uncouth and unshaven beach bum who tries to avoid action by taking a cushy job reporting on Japanese air activity is forced to step up to duty when a French schoolmistress and her seven charges crash land nearby. 7,108. IMDb 7.3 1 h 56 min 1964 7+. Action • Adventure • Cheerful • Gentle.
During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female...
Overview. During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow! Ralph Nelson. Director. Frank Tarloff. Writer. Peter Stone. Writer. Full Cast & Crew.
Father Goose is a 1964 American Technicolor romantic comedy film set in World War II, starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and Trevor Howard. The title is a play on the children's fiction character of "Mother Goose," which is used as a code name assigned to the coast watcher character played by Grant.
Prime Video: Father Goose. Father Goose. OSCAR® winner. Cary Grant stars in one of his funniest roles as a boozy beachcomber sitting out WWII in peace - until the Allies recruit him to be a lookout on the South Pacific isle. IMDb 7.3 1 h 56 min 1964 16+. Adventure • Comedy • Cheerful • Gentle. This video is currently unavailable.
Father Goose. ROMANCE. Cary Grant stars in one of his funniest roles as a boozy beachcomber sitting out WWII in peace - until the Allies recruit him to be a lookout on the South Pacific isle. During an enemy attack, he answers a distress call and discovers a beautiful French schoolmarm (Leslie Caron) and her seven girl students.
