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Lucy Irvine (book)
Allan Scott (written by)
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Release Date:
11 September 1987 (USA) more
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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... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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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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Runtime:
117 min
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Color (Fujicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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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. more
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Castaway is based on the novel by Lucy Irvine, 29 February 2000

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.

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