The Cay (film)
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This article is about the film. For the book, see The Cay.
| The Cay | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Patrick Garland |
| Produced by | Frank O'Connor Walter Seltzer Russell Thacher |
| Written by | Theodore Taylor (novel) Russell Thacher (teleplay) |
| Based on | The Cay |
| Starring | James Earl Jones Alfred Lutter Gretchen Corbett |
| Music by | Carl Davis |
| Cinematography | Alric Edens Rosalío Solano |
| Editing by | Douglas Stewart |
| Distributed by | Universal TV NBC Russell Thacher-Walter Seltzer Productions |
| Release date(s) | October 21, 1974 |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
The Cay is an American drama film based on the book titled The Cay.[1] It was released on October 21, 1974.[2]
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Plot [edit]
Main article: The Cay#Plot
Production [edit]
Universal TV, NBC and Russell Thacher-Walter Seltzer Productions produced and distributed the film. It was filmed in Belize.[3]
Cast [edit]
- James Earl Jones as Timothy
- Alfred Lutter as Phillip
- Gretchen Corbett as Grace – Phillip's Mother
In the film (unlike the book), Phillip's father did not appear.
Awards and nominations [edit]
| Year | Award Show | Category | Result | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Humanitas Prize | 60 Minutes | Nominated [4] | Russell Thacher |
See also [edit]
References [edit]
External links [edit]
- The Cay at the Internet Movie Database
