Crusoe (1988)

Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.

Director:

Caleb Deschanel

Writers:

Daniel Defoe (book), Walon Green (screenplay)

Stars:

Aidan Quinn, Ade Sapara, Elvis Payne

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aidan Quinn	...	Crusoe
Elvis Payne	...	Runaway Slave
Richard D. Sharp	...	Colcol (as Richard Sharp)
Colin Bruce	...	Clerk
William Hootkins	...	Auctioneer
Shane Rimmer	...	Mr. Mather
Jimmy Nail	...	Tatik
Patrick Monckton	...	Cook (as Patrick Monkton)
Chris Pitt	...	Kitchen Lad
James Kennedy	...	Capt. Harding
Timothy Spall	...	Rev. Milne (as Tim Spall)
Ade Sapara	...	The Warrior
Hepburn Graham	...	Lucky
Raymond Johnson	...	1st Victim
Ricco Ross	...	2nd Victim

Storyline

Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | surname as title | robinson crusoe character | friday character | island | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was first announced in 1973.

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Goofs

When Crusoe comes up from the hull of the ship, after salvaging provisions, there is a CINDER BLOCK in the frame behind Mr. Quinns "Crusoe" character. Cinder blocks were not used until the 1920's.

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Connections

Version of Play for Today: Man Friday (1972)

User Reviews

Gorgeous Scenery

"Crusoe" came on in the middle of the night on Multiplex. Do remember the buzz in 88 before it was released. Surprised it didn't do better in the American market.

Optics are stunningly beautiful, sets appear authentic to my unprofessional eye - and Serbia is absolutely gorgeous. Sinful what has happened to that country.

Beginning scenes reminiscent of recent films such as "12 Years A Slave" and others. Painful to watch, but a necessary back story. Agree with previous reviews that this version of Daniel Defoe's story conveys well the isolation, desperation and redemption of man. Good on director Caleb Deschanel.

Thought it was a bit too convenient our hero just happened to retrieve a razor, soap and other necessities from the wreck. And especially, his ship-launching skills were a wonder to behold.

Loved Aiden Quinn's interaction with the ship's dog, especially compared to his first encounter with Hepburn Graham. Telling.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Крузо

Filming Locations:

Avala Studios, Belgrade, Serbia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,010, 2 April 1989

Gross USA:

$315,421

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$315,421

Company Credits

Production Co:

Island Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)