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'''The Island at the Top of the World''' is a 1974 film starring David Hartman and Donald Sinden.

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Synopsis

Background

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Cast list

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Synopsis

A Victorian gentleman (Sinden) hopes to find his long-lost son (Gwillim), who vanished whilst searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic region. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but after travelling in their blimp, when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.

Background

The film was based on the novel ''The Lost Ones'', written by Ian Cameron, set in the location of Prince Patrick Island. To tie-in with the film, the novel was re-issued with the same title. There were several changes from the book to the film. The book was set in 1960, but the film is set in 1907. Extra characters are added to the book, as well as the use of the blimp.
The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, and in a family based-package was accompanied by ''Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too!.'' The film received an Academy Award nomination for its set decoration.

Disneyland Paris

The Hyperion airship was recreated at Disneyland Resort Paris in the Discoveryland area of the park, and was at its time in 1992 considered as the largest prop ever at any Disney theme park.

Cast list

★ David Hartman - Prof. Ivarsson

★ Donald Sinden - Sir Anthony Ross

★ Jacques Marin - Captain Brieux

★ Mako - Oomiak

★ David Gwillim - Donald Ross

★ Agneta Eckemyr - Freyja

★ Gunnar Öhlund - The Godi (as Gunnar Ohlund)

★ Lasse Kolstad - Erik

★ Erik Silju - Torvald

★ Rolf Søder - The Lawspeaker

★ Torsten Wahlund - Sven

★ Sverre Anker Ousdal - Gunnar (as Sverre Ousdal)

★ Niels Hinrichsen - Sigurd

★ Denny Miller - Town Guard

★ Brendan Dillon - The Factor

External links

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★ Ultimate Disney on the film