Robinson Crusoe
"One survivor. One island. One warrior. Two men, against all odds."
Originally released in 1997. Robinson Crusoe is a action/adventure film. directed by Rod Hardy.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, William Takaku, and Polly Walker
Synopsis
Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend for himself, Crusoe seeks out a tentative survival on the island, until he meets Friday, a tribesman whom he saves from being sacrificed. Initially, Crusoe is thrilled to finally have a friend, but he has to defend himself against the tribe who uses the island to sacrifice tribesman to their gods. During time their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (259 votes)
Box Office
$183.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Pierce Brosnan
as Robinson Crusoe
William Takaku
as Man Friday
Polly Walker
as Mary
Ian Hart
as Daniel Defoe
James Frain
as Robert/Defoe's Publisher
Damian Lewis
as Patrick
Ben Robertson
as James/Patrick's Brother
Tim McMullan
as Crusoe's Second
Martin Grace
as Captain Braga
Sean Brosnan
as Cabin Boy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $183,886
Production Companies
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robinson Crusoe about?
Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend ...
Who directed Robinson Crusoe?
Robinson Crusoe was directed by Rod Hardy.
How long is Robinson Crusoe?
Robinson Crusoe has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Robinson Crusoe released?
Robinson Crusoe was released on June 11, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Robinson Crusoe?
The main cast of Robinson Crusoe includes Pierce Brosnan, William Takaku, Polly Walker, Ian Hart, James Frain.
Is Robinson Crusoe worth watching?
Robinson Crusoe has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 259 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.