The Emerald Forest (1985)
The Emerald Forest is a 1985 action movie directed by John Boorman, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Powers Boothe, Charley Boorman and Meg Foster.
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.
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What is The Emerald Forest about?
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.
When was The Emerald Forest released?
The Emerald Forest was released on 22 June 1985.
How long is The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest was directed by John Boorman.
Where can I watch The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest is available on ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Emerald Forest
Stream: ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Powers Boothe as Bill Markham
- Charley Boorman as Tomme
- Meg Foster as Jean Markham
- Estee Chandler as Heather
- Dira Paes as Kachiri
- Eduardo Conde as Uwe Werner
- Ariel Coelho as Padre Leduc
- Peter Marinker as Perreira
- Mario Borges as Costa
- Yara Vaneau as Young Heather
- William Rodriguez as Young Tommy
- Átila Iório as Trader
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