Lord of the Flies(1963)
“Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...”
Overview
Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.
Director
Peter Brook
Studio
Two Arts Ltd.
Budget
$250K
Cast
James Aubrey
as Ralph
Tom Chapin
as Jack
Hugh Edwards
as Piggy
Roger Elwin
as Roger
Tom Gaman
as Simon
Roger Allan
as Piers
David Brunjes
as Donald
Peter Davy
as Peter
Kent Fletcher
as Percival Wemys Madison
Nicholas Hammond
as Robert
Christopher Harris
as Bill
Alan Heaps
as Neville
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$250K
Production Companies
Two Arts Ltd. • Allen-Hodgdon Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lord of the Flies?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lord of the Flies (1963).
What is Lord of the Flies about?▼
Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.
Who directed Lord of the Flies?▼
Lord of the Flies was directed by Peter Brook and released in 1963. It is a drama, adventure, thriller film.
How long is Lord of the Flies?▼
Lord of the Flies has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Lord of the Flies?▼
The cast of Lord of the Flies includes James Aubrey as Ralph, Tom Chapin as Jack, Hugh Edwards as Piggy, Roger Elwin as Roger, Tom Gaman as Simon and more.
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