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11 September 1987 (USA)
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Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island...
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Castaway is based on the novel by Lucy Irvine
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Oliver Reed | ... | Gerald Kingsland |
 | Amanda Donohoe | ... | Lucy Irvine |
 | Georgina Hale | ... | Sister Saint Margaret |
| Frances Barber | ... | Sister Saint Winifred |
| Tony Rickards | ... | Jason |
 | Todd Rippon | ... | Rod |
| John Sessions | ... | Man in Pub |
 | Virginia Hey | ... | Janice |
| Sorel Johnson | ... | Lara |
| Len Peihopa | ... | Ronald |
| Paul Reynolds | ... | Mike Kingsland |
| Sean Hamilton | ... | Geoffrey Kingsland |
| Sarah Harper | ... | Swimming Teacher |
| Stephen Jenn | ... | Shop Manager |
| Joseph Blatchley | ... | Registrar |
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117 min
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UK singer Kate Bush was initially asked to star in the film, but she was put-off by the sexual material of the screenplay. Instead she provided a song.
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Features The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
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Castaway is based on the novel by Lucy Irvine about a young woman answering an ad in the paper placed by a man seeking a wife, to live with him on an island. Oliver Reed is perfectly cast as the gruff, thickly bearded 50yrs+ man who places the ad. And for once in a brilliant casting decision, an actress was chosen who shares much chemistry with him onscreen! Amanda Donohue is the much younger blonde and an aura of sensuality about her chosen to play his reluctant love interest in the film, Lucy. His young bride is only interested in learning island life, and the frustrated Gerald broods and seethes as young Lucy parades either naked, or wearing the tiniest of loin cloths. She is ever the tease and as she becomes more accustomed to island life, Gerald silently broods in his own lust. She has no interest in this man old enough to be her father, other than basic companionship. Gerald has other ideas. The movie is full of powerful scenes of the struggle of the sexes, and beautifully shot on a gorgeous island. Gerald and Lucy heat up the screen, and it is the contrast in their ages, and physical make-up that only add to the film. The story deals with their trials and tribulations, and contains many interesting twists. It builds up to a fantastic climax that shows the viewer the fate of both characters. Very powerful film, and beautifully cast, Castaway is highly recommended. More films of this nature should be made.