Castaway(1986)
“One Year on a Deserted Tropical Island. 'Wife' 20-30 needed to accompany man 35+. Write to Box 775 with details and evening phone number.”
Overview
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Studio
United British Artists (UBA)
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Oliver Reed
as Gerald Kingsland
Amanda Donohoe
as Lucy Irvine
Georgina Hale
as Sister Saint Margaret
Frances Barber
as Sister Saint Winifred
Tony Rickards
as Jason
Todd Rippon
as Rod
John Sessions
as Man in Pub
Virginia Hey
as Janice
Sorel Johnson
as Laura
Len Peihopa
as Ronald
Paul Reynolds
as Mike Kingsland
Sean Hamilton
as Geoffrey Kingsland
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
United British Artists (UBA) • The Cannon Group
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Where can I watch Castaway?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Castaway (1986).
What is Castaway about?▼
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
Who directed Castaway?▼
Castaway was directed by Nicolas Roeg and released in 1986. It is a adventure, romance, drama film.
How long is Castaway?▼
Castaway has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Castaway?▼
The cast of Castaway includes Oliver Reed as Gerald Kingsland, Amanda Donohoe as Lucy Irvine, Georgina Hale as Sister Saint Margaret, Frances Barber as Sister Saint Winifred, Tony Rickards as Jason and more.
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