A "still-life" 13-minute animation version of The Cay is available for purchase at www.libraryvideo.com and with a subscription to www.unitedstreaming.com. It is a low-budget production and not worth your money. The excellent NBC 1974 version starring James Earl Jones can be purchased at www.TVConfidentialDVD.com.
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