Robinson Crusoe

"One survivor. One island. One warrior. Two men, against all odds."

Jun 12 1997 PG-13 1h 45m
Adventure, Drama

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.

Plot

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 tribesmen to their gods. Over time, their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.

Written by

Daniel Defoe, Christopher Lofton, Tracy Keenan Wynn

Directed by

Rod Hardy, George Miller

Cast

Pierce Brosnan, William Takaku, Polly Walker

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Miramax

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

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Robinson Crusoe Trailer 1997
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