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.”
6.3/ 10IMDb5.8122
19861h 57mR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writers
- Allan Scott, Lucy Irvine
- Producers
- Rick McCallum, Peter Shaw, Richard Johnson
- Production
- United British Artists (UBA), The Cannon Group
Frequently asked questions
What is Castaway rated?
Castaway has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 122 votes.
Who directed Castaway?
Castaway was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
When was Castaway released?
Castaway was released in 1986.
