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The Island

The Island

Adventure

17m

February 22, 1965 (60 years ago)

Overview

This early children's TV classic is a Kiwi take on a genre staple: the summer holiday adventure. Aucklanders Peter and Laura meet up with their Wellington friend Rangi and his older cousin Dan (Wi Kuki Kaa), and go on an expedition to Kapiti Island. The trio (minus Dan, who has a sprained ankle) go bush for some kids vs. wild action.They camp, fish, skylark around cliffs and caves, summit the island, and inevitably get lost, before - getting safely home. (NZ On Screen)

ActorAge thenAge now
Wi Kuki Kaa

Wi Kuki Kaa

Dan

Birthday: December 16, 1938

26 February 19, 2006 (67)
Arlene Graves

Arlene Graves

Laura

Birthday: -

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Robert Mclean

Robert Mclean

Rangi

Birthday: -

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Keith Robertson

Keith Robertson

Peter

Birthday: -

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