Robinson Crusoe(1997)
One survivor. One island. One warrior. Two men, against all odds.
Robinson Crusoe 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.
Robinson Crusoe (1997) is a adventure and drama film directed by George T. Miller, released on June 11, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Pierce Brosnan, Polly Walker, Ian Hart and James Frain. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 286 ratings.
- Director:
- George T. Miller
- Writers:
- Christopher Lofton, Daniel Defoe, Tracy Keenan Wynn
- Producers:
- Njeri Karago
- Cinematographer:
- David Connell
- Composer:
- Jennie Muskett
- Production:
- Miramax
- Revenue:
- $183,886
- Status:
- Released
Robinson Crusoe (1997) Trailer
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Robinson Crusoe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierce Brosnan
as Robinson Crusoe
Polly Walker
as Mary
Ian Hart
as Daniel Defoe
James Frain
as Robert/Defoe's Publisher
Damian Lewis
as Patrick
William Takaku
as Man Friday
- Ben Robertson
Ben Robertson
as James/Patrick's Brother
- Martin Grace
Martin Grace
as Captain Braga
Tim McMullan
as Crusoe's Second
Sean Brosnan
as Cabin Boy
Key crew
Directed by George T. Miller, written by Christopher Lofton, Daniel Defoe and Tracy Keenan Wynn, produced by Njeri Karago.
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Robinson Crusoe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 286 ratings.
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Robinson Crusoe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Robinson Crusoe online?
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Robinson Crusoe (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Robinson Crusoe?
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The main cast of Robinson Crusoe (1997) includes Pierce Brosnan, Polly Walker, Ian Hart, James Frain and Damian Lewis. The film was directed by George T. Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Robinson Crusoe released?
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Robinson Crusoe was released on June 11, 1997 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Robinson Crusoe worth watching?
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Robinson Crusoe (1997) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 286 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Robinson Crusoe?
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