The Coastwatchers (1962)

The Coastwatchers

TV Movie1962• 54m
Drama

In 1942, Australian coastwatcher Don Marshall, a local district officer, operates on a small island off New Guinea. He is entrusted with relaying information to Allied headquarters.

Runtime
54m
Released
1962
Country
Australia

Details

Release year: 1962

Storyline

In 1942, Australian coastwatcher Don Marshall, a local district officer, operates on a small island off New Guinea. He is entrusted with relaying information to Allied headquarters.

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Did you know

• Filmed in 1960 as a pilot for a proposed series.

• Originally shot as two 25 minute episodes. Recut by Brian Kavanagh into a 50 minute story with some additional scenes shot in Melbourne. Jeff Underhill did some uncredited writing to make the stories flow.

Technical specs

Sound mix
Mono
Aspect ratio
4:3
Color
Black and White
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