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Saturday Cinema: The Dove

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Raffin.

The story of an almost impossible dream that came true for Robin Lee Graham, a 16-year-old Californian boy who became the youngest person to sail round the world alone. The journey took five years to complete. But Robin won his battle against incredible odds and during his odyssey found adventure, freedom and love.

Based on the book "Dove" by Robin Lee Graham with Derek Gill

Contributors

Author:
Robin Lee Graham
Author:
Derek Gill
Screenwriter:
Peter Beagle
Screenwriter:
Adam Kennedy
Producer:
Gregory Peck
Director:
Charles Jarrott
Robin Lee Graham:
Joseph Bottoms
Patti Ratteree:
Deborah Raffin
Lyle Graham:
John McLiam
Charles Huntley:
Dabney Coleman
Mike Turk:
John Anderson
Tom Barkley:
Colby Chester
Kenniston:
Ivor Barry
Young Fijian:
Setoki Ceinaturoga
Minister:
The Rev Nikula
Cruise ship captain:
Apenisa Naigulevu
Tim:
John Meillon
Darwin harbour master:
Gordon Glenwright
South African customs official:
Garth Meade
Source: Radio Times

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