Castaway
📖 Synopsis
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. The young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him and after a couple of meetings they decide to go ahead. Once on the island things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies, and gradually it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “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.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Oliver ReedGerald Kingsland
Amanda DonohoeLucy Irvine
Georgina HaleSister Saint Margaret
Frances BarberSister Saint Winifred
Tony RickardsJason
Todd RipponRod
John SessionsMan in Pub
Virginia HeyJanice
Sorel JohnsonLauraL
Len PeihopaRonald🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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. The young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him and after a couple of meetings they decide to go ahead. Once on the island things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies, and gradually it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
- Who directed Castaway?
- Castaway was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
- When was Castaway released?
- Castaway was released on March 5, 1986.
- How long is Castaway?
- Castaway has a runtime of 1h 57m.
- Where can I track Castaway?
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