Robinson Crusoe(1997)
“One survivor. One island. One warrior. Two men, against all odds.”
Overview
Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend for himself, Crusoe seeks out a tentative survival on the island, until he meets Friday, a tribesman whom he saves from being sacrificed. Initially, Crusoe is thrilled to finally have a friend, but he has to defend himself against the tribe who uses the island to sacrifice tribesman to their gods. During time their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.
Director
George T. Miller
Studio
Miramax
Revenue
$184K
Cast
Pierce Brosnan
as Robinson Crusoe
Polly Walker
as Mary
Ian Hart
as Daniel Defoe
James Frain
as Robert/Defoe's Publisher
Damian Lewis
as Patrick
William Takaku
as Man Friday
Ben Robertson
as James/Patrick's Brother
Martin Grace
as Captain Braga
Tim McMullan
as Crusoe's Second
Sean Brosnan
as Cabin Boy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Box Office
$184K
Production Companies
Miramax
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What is Robinson Crusoe about?▼
Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend for himself, Crusoe seeks out a tentative survival on the island, until he meets Friday, a tribesman whom he saves from being sacrificed. Initially, Crusoe is thrilled to finally have a friend, but he has to defend himself against the tribe who uses the island to sacrifice tribesman to their gods. During time their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.
Who directed Robinson Crusoe?▼
Robinson Crusoe was directed by George T. Miller and released in 1997. It is a adventure, drama film.
How long is Robinson Crusoe?▼
Robinson Crusoe has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Robinson Crusoe?▼
The cast of Robinson Crusoe includes Pierce Brosnan as Robinson Crusoe, Polly Walker as Mary, Ian Hart as Daniel Defoe, James Frain as Robert/Defoe's Publisher, Damian Lewis as Patrick and more.
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