| The Adventures of Hal 5 | |
| Director: | Don Sharp |
| Producer: | Gilbert Church |
| Based On: | novel Hal 5 and the Haywards by Henry Donald |
| Starring: | William Russell |
| Studio: | Bushey Film Studios |
| Distributor: | Children's Film Foundation |
| Runtime: | 57 mins |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
The Adventures of Hal 5 is a 1958 British adventure film from the Children's Film Foundation (CCF).[1] It was an early directorial effort from Don Sharp.[2]
Hal 5, an old car, is discovered by two children and purchased by their uncle, a vicar (William Russell).[3] The garage proprietor, Goorlie, conceals Hal's faulty transmission.
The film was made by Don Sharp who had previously directed The Stolen Airliner for the CCF.[4]
The Monthly Film Bulletin called The Adventures of Hal 5 "a charming little film."[1]
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."[5] [6]