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Writers (WGA):

Daniel Defoe (novel)
Christopher Lofton (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

12 June 1997 (Singapore) more

Genre:

Drama | Adventure more

Plot:

Robinson Crusoe flies Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean... more | add synopsis

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User Comments:

Nice little movie. more (28 total)


Cast

  (Credited cast)

Pierce Brosnan ... Robinson Crusoe
William Takaku ... Man Friday
Polly Walker ... Mary McGregor
Ian Hart ... Daniel Defoe

James Frain ... Robert / Defoe's Publisher

Damian Lewis ... Patrick Connor
Ben Robertson ... James / Patrick's Brother

Martin Grace ... Captain Braga
Sean Brosnan ... Cabin Boy
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Lysette Anthony ... Mrs. Crusoe
Tim McMullan ... Crusoe's Second (as Tim McMulian)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe (USA) (complete title)
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MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for adventure violence, and some sensuality.

Runtime:

105 min | UK:87 min | USA:91 min (dvd release)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Papua New Guinea

Company:

Miramax Films more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Filmed in 1994. Never released theatrically in the USA, nor in the UK. more

Goofs:

Anachronisms: When Robinson is building his shelter or tree house, a close-up shot shows a nail being driven into wood. Modern in appearance and shape, the nail looks like a galvanized nail bought at a modern hardware store. more

Quotes:

[mourning the loss of Crusoe's dog, Skipper]
Man Friday: Skipper go to Crusoe's God?
Robinson Crusoe: No. Dogs don't have mortal souls. Only men have mortal souls.
Man Friday: Too bad. Good dog.
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Movie Connections:

Version of Robinson Crusoe (1927) more


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4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
Nice little movie., 13 August 2007
9/10
Author: ergomane from Finland

I really don't understand people who always complain about "it's not accurate to book". If it would be 100% accurate to book it would SUCK big time. Somethings just don't work on movies that worked on the book and vice versa. For a good example, Lord of The Rings - Fellowship of the Ring, Bombadil wouldn't work on the movie at all.

As a TV movie, this is very well done, for example the storm and shipwreck scene felt great. And overall the scenery is great and all settings are made with care and look very real.

Actors do pretty good job, though maybe little overacting from time to time, but nothing to complain really. I liked Brosnan's Scottish accent it gave a spice to the character and made more real.

The movie is about love and friendship, and really worked on me. I highly recommend everyone who like about adventure movies.

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Not book, but REAL-LIFE story! ergomane
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what part of Australia? heidibird
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Pretty well armed, huh? Gee_Jay
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