Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11911 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-10-06
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 88 minutes

Video Description
Colin Thiele's classic story is transformed into an iconic piece of Australian cinema with the brilliant family film, `Storm Boy'.
Storm Boy (Greg Rowe) spends his time wandering alone along the fierce but beautiful deserted coastline of South Australia's Coorong. He lives the life of a recluse with his father (Peter Cummins), who is known amongst the locals as `Hideaway Tom'. After a pelican mother is shot by hunters, Storm Boy rescues three chicks and cares for them; he gives them the names Mr Proud, Mr Ponder and Mr Percival. Storm boy's father forces him to release the birds, but Mr Percival returns. The story then focuses on the conflict between Storm Boy's lifestyle, his friendship with Fingerbone Bill (David Gulpilil), the state's requirement for him to attend school and of course, the fate of Mr. Percival.
Winner of best film at the 1977 Australian Film Institute awards and thought by many as the `Kes' of Australia, `Storm boy' is a heart warming journey through childhood that has finally found its way on to DVD in the UK. This exciting and dramatic film is simply a must have addition to any film collection.
'Storm Boy is a gem of a film' Variety

Synopsis
STORM BOY is a charming Australian film, based on the novel of the same name by Colin Thiele. Mike 'Storm Boy' Kingsley lives with his father on the lonely coast of South Australia's Coorong. One day he finds 3 orphaned pelican chicks which he lovingly hand rears and names Mr Proud, Mr Ponder and Mr Percival. After their release, Mr Percival returns to Storm Boy, and become his cherished companion.

From the Director
Laurel leaves x 2 - AFI best Film 1977 and Moscow Film Festival in 1977 for Best children's film

Customer Reviews

Hidden Gem
My children and I watched Storm Boy after finding a copy at a car boot sale and I have to say that it really struck a chord with us. I would class this as a children's film due to the themes and story but there is enough substance to keep adults interested and entertained.

Storm Boy is a touching story set along Australia's desolate South Coast about Mike (otherwise known as Storm Boy) and the reclusive life he lives with his father. Throughout the film, Storm Boy comes across 3 pelican chicks that he rescues and nurses to health, meets and makes friends with an Indigenous man called Fingerbone Bill, and develops his relationship with his father.

Its all done in a compelling and humourous fashion that had us all in fits of giggles and even reaching for the tissues at one stage.

If you find this diamond, give it a whirl. It's a real coming of age film that can whisk you back to your own childhood and leave you with a lump in your throat and a smile on your face.

Storm Boy - It's a classic 'must-have' film!
I'm thrilled that this film has been released on DVD. Storm Boy is a classic childrens film that takes me right back to my childhood. It covers a lot of important themes around relationship forming that kids can really understand and relate to. I'm convinced that my godchildren will enjoy it as much as I did. I would recommend this as great stocking filler!