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The Blue Lagoon

  • 19491949
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
575
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The Blue Lagoon (1949)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Romance
In the Victorian period, two children are shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific and fall in love while growing up together.In the Victorian period, two children are shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific and fall in love while growing up together.In the Victorian period, two children are shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific and fall in love while growing up together.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
575
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Frank Launder
  • Writers
    • Henry De Vere Stacpoole(novel)
    • John Baines
    • Michael Hogan
  • Stars
    • Jean Simmons
    • Donald Houston
    • Susan Stranks
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Launder
  • Writers
    • Henry De Vere Stacpoole(novel)
    • John Baines
    • Michael Hogan
  • Stars
    • Jean Simmons
    • Donald Houston
    • Susan Stranks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Cyril Cusack in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    James Hayter in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Jean Simmons, Cyril Cusack, James Hayter, and Donald Houston in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Donald Houston in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Jean Simmons, Cyril Cusack, James Hayter, and Donald Houston in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    James Hayter in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Cyril Cusack, James Hayter, and Donald Houston in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Cyril Cusack and James Hayter in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Jean Simmons in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Cyril Cusack and James Hayter in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Donald Houston in The Blue Lagoon (1949)
    Cyril Cusack and James Hayter in The Blue Lagoon (1949)

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    Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    • Emmeline Fosteras Emmeline Foster
    Donald Houston
    Donald Houston
    • Michael Reynoldsas Michael Reynolds
    Susan Stranks
    • Emmeline, as childas Emmeline, as child
    Peter Rudolph Jones
    • Michael, as childas Michael, as child
    • (as Peter Jones)
    Noel Purcell
    Noel Purcell
    • Paddy Buttonas Paddy Button
    James Hayter
    James Hayter
    • Doctor Murdochas Doctor Murdoch
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • James Carteras James Carter
    Maurice Denham
    Maurice Denham
    • Ship Captainas Ship Captain
    Philip Stainton
    • Mr. Anstyas Mr. Ansty
    Patrick Barr
    Patrick Barr
    • Second Mateas Second Mate
    Nora Nicholson
    Nora Nicholson
    • Mrs. Stannardas Mrs. Stannard
    Lyn Evans
    • Trotteras Trotter
    Russell Waters
    • Craggsas Craggs
    Stuart Lindsell
    • Yacht owneras Yacht owner
    Dorothy Batley
    • His wifeas His wife
    Gladys Boot
    John Boxer
    • Nick Corbettas Nick Corbett
    Bill Raymond
    • Marsdenas Marsden
    • Director
      • Frank Launder
    • Writers
      • Henry De Vere Stacpoole(novel)
      • John Baines
      • Michael Hogan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A wedding scene was added in order to appease U.S. censors.
    • Quotes

      Michael Reynolds: Em, you're trembling.

      Emmeline Foster: So are you.

      Michael Reynolds: I know.

    • Connections
      Featured in An Adventure in Filmmaking: The Making of 'The Blue Lagoon' (1980)

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    This is not the original!
    For the record, the 1949 version of "The Blue Lagoon" is not the original film, as many have stated.

    This story was filmed in Great Britain, in 1923, just after the novel was written. As much as I'd love to see the 1949 version, I'd thoroughly enjoy an opportunity at seeing the true original release of this story on film.

    Granted, the 1980 film with Christopher Atkins, Brooke Shields, and the two youngsters was filmed with beautiful cinematography. The acting didn't seem all that great when I first viewed this film, but after having viewed this a few times.... it becomes obvious that two children growing up on an island without adult guidance, would indeed have a simplistic way of approaching life.... whether it be in their language, appearance, or daily activities.

    Although some have been fortunate enough to view the 1949 "Blue Lagoon", I cannot help but wonder if there is anyone living who can remember the 1923 release of this story to film.
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    • Jul 31, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1949 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die blaue Lagune
    • Filming locations
      • Vitu Levu, Fiji
    • Production company
      • Individual Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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