Man Friday
Originally released in 1975. Man Friday is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Jack Gold.
Starring Peter O'Toole, Richard Roundtree, and Peter Cellier
Synopsis
Englishman Robinson Crusoe, stranded alone on an island for years, is overjoyed to find a fellow man, a black islander whom he names Friday. But Crusoe cannot overcome the shackles of his own heritage and upbringing and is incapable of seeing Friday as anything other than a savage who needs Crusoe's brand of cultural and religious enlightenment. Friday attempts to share his own more generous and unashamed culture, but ultimately realizes that Crusoe can never see him as anything but an inferior being. With that awareness, Friday sets out to turn the tables on Crusoe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Keep Films
- ABC Entertainment
- ITC Entertainment
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- ABC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man Friday about?
Englishman Robinson Crusoe, stranded alone on an island for years, is overjoyed to find a fellow man, a black islander whom he names Friday. But Crusoe cannot overcome the shackles of his own herit...
Who directed Man Friday?
Man Friday was directed by Jack Gold.
How long is Man Friday?
Man Friday has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Man Friday released?
Man Friday was released on March 4, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man Friday?
The main cast of Man Friday includes Peter O'Toole, Richard Roundtree, Peter Cellier, Christopher Cabot, Joel Fluellen.