The Adventures of Hal 5

The Adventures of Hal 5 is a 1958 British adventure film from the Children's Film Foundation (CCF). It was an early directorial effort from Don Sharp.

Premise
Hal 5, an old car, is discovered by two children and purchased by their uncle, a vicar (William Russell). The garage proprietor, Goorlie, conceals Hal's faulty transmission.

Cast

 * William Russell as the vicar
 * John Glyn-Jones as Mr. Goorlie
 * David Morrell as Mr. Dicey
 * Edwin Richfield as Cooper
 * Kathleen Williams as Grannie
 * Peter Godsell as Charles
 * Janina Faye as Moira
 * Michael Maguire as Ginger
 * Ian Higginson as Titch
 * Martin Boddey as the doctor
 * Bartlett Mullins as Ben

Production
The film was made by Don Sharp who had previously directed The Stolen Airliner for the CCF.

Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin called The Adventures of Hal 5 "a charming little film."

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."