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Lord of the Flies

  • 19631963
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  • 1h 32m
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6.9/10
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Lord of the Flies (1963)
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Schoolboys marooned on a Pacific island create their own savage civilization.Schoolboys marooned on a Pacific island create their own savage civilization.Schoolboys marooned on a Pacific island create their own savage civilization.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Peter Brook
  • Writers
    • William Golding(novel)
    • Peter Brook(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • James Aubrey
    • Tom Chapin
    • Hugh Edwards
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  • Director
    • Peter Brook
  • Writers
    • William Golding(novel)
    • Peter Brook(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • James Aubrey
    • Tom Chapin
    • Hugh Edwards
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    • 139User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    James Aubrey
    James Aubrey
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Tom Chapin
    Tom Chapin
    • Jackas Jack
    Hugh Edwards
    Hugh Edwards
    • Piggyas Piggy
    Roger Elwin
    Roger Elwin
    • Rogeras Roger
    Tom Gaman
    Tom Gaman
    • Simonas Simon
    Roger Allan
    • Piersas Piers
    David Brunjes
    • Donaldas Donald
    Peter Davy
    Peter Davy
    • Peteras Peter
    Kent Fletcher
    Kent Fletcher
    • Percival Wemys Madisonas Percival Wemys Madison
    Nicholas Hammond
    Nicholas Hammond
    • Robertas Robert
    Christopher Harris
    • Billas Bill
    Alan Heaps
    Alan Heaps
    • Nevilleas Neville
    Jonathan Heaps
    • Howardas Howard
    Burnes Hollyman
    • Douglasas Douglas
    Andrew Horne
    • Matthewas Matthew
    Richard Horne
    • Lanceas Lance
    Timothy Horne
    • Leslieas Leslie
    Peter Ksiezopolski
    • Francisas Francis
    • Director
      • Peter Brook
    • Writers
      • William Golding(novel)
      • Peter Brook(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    A group of young boys are stranded alone on an island. Left to fend for themselves, they must take on the responsibilities of adults, even if they are not ready to do so. Inevitably, two factions form: one group (lead by Ralph) want to build shelters and collect food, whereas Jack's group would rather have fun and HUNT; illustrating the difference between civilization and savagery. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    • deserted island
    • children
    • all male cast
    • airplane
    • smoking plane
    • 106 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Eleven-year-old Hugh Edwards, who plays Piggy in the film, landed his role by writing a letter to the director which read, "Dear Sir, I am fat and wear spectacles."
    • Goofs
      As Piggy is near-sighted, his spectacles could not be used as a "magnifying glass" to light a bonfire: lenses for near-sightedness would scatter, not focus, the sun's rays. (This error occurs in the original novel and was perpetuated in the 1990 remake of the film.)
    • Quotes

      Piggy: What's your name?

      Ralph: Ralph.

      Piggy: I don't care what they call me, as long as they don't call me what they did in school.

      Ralph: What's that?

      Piggy: They used to call me Piggy.

      Ralph: [laughs] Piggy!

      Piggy: As long as you don't tell the others.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits list the entire production crew but none of the actors.
    • Connections
      Featured in L'Oeil du cyclone: Cannibalisme, réalité ou fantasme (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Kyrie Eleison
      Written by Raymond Leppard

      Performed by Choir Group

    User reviews139

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A mirror to society
    Peter Brook's film adaptation of William Golding's "The Lord of the Flies" is still an interesting piece of cinema one doesn't get a chance to see too often. After more than forty years of its release, the film is still a good way to get to know Mr. Golding's masterpiece, as Mr. Brook stayed truthful with the screen play he wrote.

    The mere idea of children shipwrecked in an island to fend for themselves, as they make a world of their own, was quite revolutionary when Mr. Golding wrote the story. To witness what children are capable of doing in extreme circumstances is an eye opener. In fact, the children put into practice what they have seen of their society as they realize they are stuck in an island without any indication of anyone looking out for them.

    Although some criticism has been expressed in this forum about the way the accident happens, and the way the boys come from all parts as they first gather in the beach, Mr. Brook's intentions seem to be more into the theatrical staging of this scene as the different groups come together. The best scene being the group lead by Jack as they march on the beach singing Kirie Eleison in their sweet and melodious voices.

    Cruelty is the most notorious trait the boys display for one another. That, and the leadership that Jack wants to take away in forming his own tribe and the complete breakdown in the communication among the boys. Mr. Golding was telling us that given to certain circumstances, man, or children in this case, will revert into being savages and that perhaps society's role is to keep people controlled into what is known as a civilized world.

    Peter Brook made an excellent film, but perhaps his biggest achievement is the magnificent work he got out of the mostly unknown cast of young children. There are no false notes, especially in the principals. With the notable exception of James Aubrey, who plays Ralph, none of the other boys had a film career, although one sees the promise in some of them. Tom Chapin is good as Jack. Hugh Edwards gives a heart wrenching account of Piggy, the boy that is ridiculed by the rest and betrayed by Ralph in telling the new arrivals about his nickname. Tom Gaman as Simon also had some good moments.

    This film shows Peter Brook at his best.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Herr der Fliegen
    • Filming locations
      • Frenchman's Cove, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica
    • Production company
      • Two Arts Ltd.
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    • Budget
      • $250,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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