Castaway (1986)
Castaway is a 1986 adventure movie directed by Nicolas Roeg, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe and Georgina Hale.
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
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What is Castaway about?
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
When was Castaway released?
Castaway was released on 5 March 1986.
How long is Castaway?
Castaway runs 1h 57m.
Who made Castaway?
Castaway was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Cast
- Oliver Reed as Gerald Kingsland
- Amanda Donohoe as Lucy Irvine
- Georgina Hale as Sister Saint Margaret
- Frances Barber as Sister Saint Winifred
- Tony Rickards as Jason
- Todd Rippon as Rod
- John Sessions as Man in Pub
- Virginia Hey as Janice
- Sorel Johnson as Laura
- Len Peihopa as Ronald
- Paul Reynolds as Mike Kingsland
- Sean Hamilton as Geoffrey Kingsland
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