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Flight of the Doves (1971)

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Plot

In the heart-wrenching aftermath of their mother's death, siblings Finn and Derval Dove, aged thirteen and seven respectively, find themselves under the harsh dominion of their callous stepfather, Tobias Cromwell, in the bustling city of Liverpool. A man more interested in their potential as laborers than their well-being, Uncle Toby's cruel nature starkly contrasts their grandmother's warmth and love. Nestled in the picturesque rural expanse of County Galway, Ireland, Granny O'Flaherty becomes a beacon of hope for the children, who yearn for her comforting presence. Driven by this dream of a better life, the Dove children set off on an ambitious journey to Ireland, unaware of the substantial inheritance that awaits them. As the stakes rise, Uncle Toby, driven by greed, enlists a detective's help to bring back the children, offering a slice of the inheritance as bait. However, their uncle John Cyril Dove, an actor known by the pseudonym Hawk Dove, poses an even graver threat. Marked by a hawk tattoo on his wrist and armed with a mastery of disguise, he is willing to eliminate the children to secure the inheritance. As the siblings traverse the treacherous path to safety, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of misadventures, evading Uncle Toby, the detective, and the relentless Uncle Hawk. Their journey tests their survival instincts and their ability to discern friend from foe, especially when their resources are dwindling. Granny O'Flaherty, meanwhile, anxiously prays for their safe arrival, her home a haven of love and warmth awaiting the children. But even if they reach her, their troubles may not end, as the law still recognizes them as wards of Uncle Toby. As Finn poignantly states, the specter of the ruthless Uncle Hawk may continue to haunt them, even from beyond the grave. "Flight of the Doves" is a gripping tale of the resilience of two children navigating a world of peril, deception, and greed, with only their courage and wits as their allies. Their journey to their grandmother's home is not just a quest for love and safety, but a testament to their indomitable spirit.

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Flight of the Doves is a drama movie featuring Ron Moody and directed by Ralph Nelson.

Flight of the Doves is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.