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Aug 1, 1971 · Two orphans run away from their cruel uncle in Liverpool and seek refuge with their grandmother in Ireland. They face dangers and adventures along the way, with the help of strangers and a song.
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- Drama, Family
- Ralph Nelson
- 1971-08-01
Flight of the Doves is a 1971 British Eastmancolor children's film based on the novel by Irish writer Walter Macken. The film, based and filmed in Ireland, was written by Frank Gabrielson and Ralph Nelson, with Nelson also directing.
Two orphans flee across Ireland to escape their menacing stepfather in this adaptation of Walter Macken's novel. Watch the movie clip, read the synopsis, and see the cast and crew of Flight of the Doves on Turner Classic Movies.
- Ralph Nelson, Seamus Byrne, Philip Parslow
- Ron Moody
Flight of the Doves. Walter Macken. 4.13. 645 ratings88 reviews. From the author of Island of the Great Yellow Ox comes a classic Irish children's book. Finn and Derval Dove, desperate to escape from their cruel stepfather, make a dangerous journey across England and Ireland to find their grandmother.
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- Paperback
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Two orphans flee from their cruel uncle to Ireland, where they hope to find their grandmother and their inheritance. But their uncle, a master of disguise, pursues them relentlessly and threatens their lives.
Two orphans escape from their evil uncle and join a circus of flying acrobats in this family-friendly film. Watch Flight of the Doves streaming for free with ads on Tubi TV, or find similar movies on other services.
Granny O'Flaherty. Stanley Holloway. Judge Liffy. Helen Raye. Derval Dove. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. A greedy uncle (Ron Moody) chases brother-and-sister heirs from England...
- Kids & Family, Drama