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Castaway

R1h 57m1986Nicolas Roeg
IMDb: 5.8/10Rotten: 91%
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"One Year on a Deserted Tropical Island. 'Wife' 20-30 needed to accompany man 35+. Write to Box 775 with details and evening phone number."

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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Based On True StoryBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyDeserted Island

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What is Castaway (1986) 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.

Who stars in Castaway?

Castaway stars Oliver Reed (Gerald Kingsland), Amanda Donohoe (Lucy Irvine), Georgina Hale (Sister Saint Margaret), Frances Barber (Sister Saint Winifred), Tony Rickards (Jason). The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg.

How long is Castaway?

Castaway has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is Castaway worth watching?

Castaway holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Adventure, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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