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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.
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
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 is an example of just how brilliant children's books can be. Macken never once panders to the intended age of his audience and the result is an intelligent and compelling novel, realistic and unidealised characters and a sharp moral that isn't at all overbearing.
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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.
Two orphans escape from their evil uncle, a master of disguises, in the Irish countryside. Flight of the Doves is a 1971 film based on a novel by Frank Gabrielson, directed by Ralph Nelson.
