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Plot

Rudyard Kipling's classic novel is re-told in this made-for-television adaptation. Robert Urich stars as Troop, the captain of a schooner who rescues a child (Kenny Vadas) after he falls overboard from a passing ship. The boy -- a spoiled, orphaned, rich kid -- learns valuable lessons about life and the sea as Captain Troop and his son make him earn his passage on their vessel.
MPAA Rating:
for a few mildly disturbing scenes.
Genre(s):
Action,Family
Run Time:
93min.
DVD Release Date:
06/07/2005
Director(s):
Michael Anderson
Tone:
Rousing
Keywords:
captain [military],child,life-changes,orphan,rescue,ship