Man Friday(1975)
Man Friday 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.
Man Friday (1975) is a adventure and comedy film directed by Jack Gold, released on March 4, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Peter O'Toole, Richard Roundtree, Peter Cellier and Christopher Cabot. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Gold
- Writers:
- Daniel Defoe, Adrian Mitchell
- Producers:
- Gerald Green, Jules Buck
- Cinematographer:
- Álex Phillips Jr.
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Keep Films, ABC Entertainment, ITC Entertainment, AVCO Embassy Pictures, ABC
- Status:
- Released
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Man Friday Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter O'Toole
as Robinson Crusoe
Richard Roundtree
as Friday
Peter Cellier
as Carey
- Christopher Cabot
Christopher Cabot
as McBain
Joel Fluellen
as Doctor
- Sam Seabrook
Sam Seabrook
as Young Girl
Stanley Bennett Clay
as Young Boy
Key crew
Directed by Jack Gold, written by Daniel Defoe and Adrian Mitchell, produced by Gerald Green and Jules Buck.
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Man Friday Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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Man Friday – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man Friday online?
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Man Friday (1975) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Man Friday?
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The main cast of Man Friday (1975) includes Peter O'Toole, Richard Roundtree, Peter Cellier, Christopher Cabot and Joel Fluellen. The film was directed by Jack Gold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man Friday released?
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Man Friday was released on March 4, 1975 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Man Friday worth watching?
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Man Friday (1975) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Man Friday?
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Yes. The official Man Friday trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.