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The Adventures of Hal 5
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Wikipedia article
'The Adventures of Hal 5' is a 1958 British adventure film from the Children's Film Foundation (CCF).ADVENTURES OF HAL 5, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 25, Iss. 288, (Jan 1, 1958): 152. It was an early directorial effort from Don Sharp.
Premise
'Hal 5', an old car, is discovered by two children and purchased by their uncle, a vicar (William Russell).[http://www.thechestnut.com/hal-5.htm 'The Adventures of Hal 5'] at Chestnut.com The garage proprietor, Goorlie, conceals Hal's faulty transmission.
Cast
*William Russell as the vicar
*John Glyn-Jones as Mr. Goorlie
*David Morrell as Mr. Dicey
*Edwin Richfield as Cooper
*Kathleen Williams as Grannie
*Peter Godsell as Charles
*Janina Faye as Moira
*Michael Maguire as Ginger
*Ian Higginson as Titch
*Martin Boddey as the doctor
*Bartlett Mullins as Ben
Production
The film was made by Don Sharp who had previously directed 'The Stolen Airliner' for the CCF.Obituary: Don Sharp: His eerily atmospheric Hammer horror films included The Kiss of the Vampire
Bergan, Ronald. The Guardian 24 Dec 2011: 39.
Reception
The 'Monthly Film Bulletin' called 'The Adventures of Hal 5' "a charming little film."
Robert Shall, who wrote a book on CCF movies, had 'Hal 5' "combines two favorite CFF elements: gentle fantasy and nostalgic affection for vintage vehicles of varying kinds...the appeal, apart from the charming anthropomorphic car, lies in the presentation of a rural idyll... the pace is particularly leisurely."
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