The Emerald Forest
“What kind of man would return year after year for ten years to rescue a missing boy from the most savage jungle in the world? His father.”
Synopsis
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.
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The Emerald Forest (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-01
Top Cast
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Powers Boothe
Bill Markham
Charley Boorman
Tomme
Meg Foster
Jean Markham
Estee Chandler
Heather
Dira Paes
Kachiri
Eduardo Conde
Uwe Werner
Ariel Coelho
Padre Leduc
Peter Marinker
Perreira
Mario Borges
Costa
Yara Vaneau
Young Heather
William Rodriguez
Young Tommy
Átila Iório
Trader
Gabriel Arcanjo
Trader's Henchman
Gracindo Júnior
Carlos
Arthur Muhlenberg
Rico
Chico Terto
Paulo
Ruy Polanah
Wanadi
Maria Helena Velasco
Uluru
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boorman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rospo Pallenberg
- Original Score
- Brian Gascoigne, Junior Homrich
- Original Title
- The Emerald Forest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.5M
- Production Studios
- Christel Films, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boorman
Rospo Pallenberg
Brian Gascoigne, Junior Homrich
Philippe Rousselot
Ian Crafford
John Boorman, Edgar F. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
John Boorman
Director
John Boorman
Producer
Rospo Pallenberg
Screenplay
Brian Gascoigne
Original Music Composer
Junior Homrich
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Ian Crafford
Editor
Simon Holland
Production Design
Clovis Bueno
Costume Design
Christel Kruse Boorman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emerald Forest
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What is The Emerald Forest about?
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.
Who directed The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest was directed by John Boorman.
Who stars in The Emerald Forest?
The principal cast of The Emerald Forest includes Powers Boothe, Charley Boorman, Meg Foster, Estee Chandler, Dira Paes.
When was The Emerald Forest released and how long is it?
The Emerald Forest was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Emerald Forest make at the box office?
The Emerald Forest grossed $24.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Emerald Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emerald Forest was composed by Brian Gascoigne, Junior Homrich.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).