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Castaway

6.3/10
TMDB126 votes
Original: 117 min

Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.

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About Castaway

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.

Castaway (1986) is a film in the adventure, romance, drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber.

Released
Original language
Runtime
117 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
United British Artists (UBA), The Cannon Group
Directors
Writers
Allan Scott, Lucy Irvine

Castaway cast & characters

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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. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.

Who stars in Castaway?

Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber, Tony Rickards, Todd Rippon. See the cast cards above for character names.

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