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:

Adventure | 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 Robinson Crusoe (1970)

User Reviews

Aidan Quinn Great actor

This almost wordless version, is my favorite, it captures the lonely feeling of being lost on a beautiful Island. A man lost to the world with no one to help him, finds he needs companionship. The actors did a great job expressing the parts. I feel the writer's human approach to expressing the conflict between the white and the black man shows for all to see that we are, all, in the human race and need to learn to overcome our superior selfishness whether white or black. These 2 men become friends even to learning from each other and they both show they are indeed able to share there lives with respect for each other. They learn to trust each other and to protect each other. The haunting theme music so sets off this story. It sets the stage with the emotion, giving the viewer a real feel for the truths in this wonderful story.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Crusoe

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)