The Little Ark (1972): Cast
The Little Ark is a 1972 family adventure film directed by James B. Clark, starring Theodore Bikel as The Captain, Truus Dekker and Max Croiset. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinema Center Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Little Ark About?
The premise of The Little Ark without spoilers.
The 1953 North Sea flood separates two Dutch children from their parents. As they navigate the rising waters, they discover courage, love and hope beyond their years. A weather‑worn boatman, his kindness and steady hands, takes them and their animals in, offering shelter and guidance that ultimately leads the siblings to a reunion with their father.
The Little Ark Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- child in jeopardy
- boat
- mobile clinic
- poultry
- natural disaster
- rooster
- cadaver
- dead woman
- psychotronic film
- flood zone
- dog
- corpse
+12 more Show fewer
- rescue
- refugee
- colonial rule
- asian girl
- cock
- fowl
- superstition
- flood
- church
- drowning
- based on novel
- independent film
The Little Ark Cast & Characters
Theodore Bikel leads the cast as The Captain, with Truus Dekker as Mother Grijpma and Max Croiset as Father Grijpma. Directed by James B. Clark; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director James B. Clark
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Theodore Bikel as The Captain - Truus Dekker as Mother Grijpma
- Max Croiset as Father Grijpma
- Lo van Hensbergen as Mr. Tandema
Also Starring in The Little Ark
· 2 more- Philip Frame Jan
- Geneviève Ambas Adinda
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The Little Ark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Little Ark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Little Ark?
The Little Ark runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Little Ark released?
The Little Ark was released on March 1, 1972.
Who directed The Little Ark?
The Little Ark was directed by James B. Clark.
More films by James B. Clark Who is in the cast of The Little Ark?
The Little Ark stars Theodore Bikel as The Captain, Truus Dekker as Mother Grijpma and Max Croiset as Father Grijpma, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Little Ark have a post-credit scene?
No. The Little Ark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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