The Sea Gypsies [1978] [DVD]

Robert Logan enjoyed a brief period of fame at the end of the 1970s in a string of family films, most of which found him and his offspring battling against the elements. In this one, he and his family find themselves trapped on the Alaskan coast when their ship sinks during a storm.

All the usual clichés are present and correct, but children will lap it up and the scenery looks great. It's competently directed by Stewart Raffill, who worked with Logan on similar projects, Across the Great Divide and The Adventures of the Wilderness Family.

"..super quality, very nice surprise, better than any video transfer, thank you so much for getting this, Mark."