Mooncussers is a 1962 American TV film from Disney. It was originally released on TV in two parts but was released in some markets as a theatrical film,Disney Gears His Second Season to More Varied Productions Los Angeles Times Sep 23, 1962: P5. occasionally shown as part of a double bill with another Disney film.
It was based on the novel Flying Ebony by Iris Vinton.MOONCUSSERS, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 39, Iss. 456, (Jan 1, 1972): 12.
Plot Pirates lure ships to destruction along the New England coast of the United States of America.
Cast Kevin Corcoran as Jonathan Feather Oscar Homolka as Urias Hawke Lee Aaker as Willy Paul E. Burns as Mose Robert Burton as E.P. Hallett Robert Emhardt as Mr. Wick Joan Freeman as Betsy Feather Rian Garrick as Dan Hallett Ted Jacques as Bill Stacy Dayton Lummis as Commissioner Erin O'Brien-Moore as Mrs. Feather Tudor Owen as Skipper of Portland Dub Taylor as Fire Tender Eddy Waller as Captain Swain
Production Filming started April 16, 1962.VIEW FROM A LOCAL VANTAGE POINT By A. H. WEILER. New York Times Apr 1, 1962: 119.
References
External links Mooncussers at IMDb Graveyard of Ships at IMDb Wake of Disaster at IMDb Mooncussers at BFI