The Blue Lagoon
“No one to see them... No one to tell them... No one to stand in their way!”
Synopsis
In the Victorian period, two British children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned on a lush tropical island in the company of kindly old sailor. Together they survive solely on their resourcefulness and the bounty of their remote paradise.
Top Cast
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Jean Simmons
Emmeline Foster
Donald Houston
Michael Reynolds
Noel Purcell
Paddy Button
James Hayter
Dr Murdock
Cyril Cusack
James Carter
Maurice Denham
Captain
Philip Stainton
Mr. Ansty
Patrick Barr
Mr Bruce
Russell Waters
Craggs
Peter Jones
Michael-child
Susan Stranks
Emmeline--As A Child
Peter Rudolph Jones
Michael, as child (as Peter Jones)
Nora Nicholson
Mrs. Stannard
Lyn Evans
Trotter
Stuart Lindsell
Yacht owner
Dorothy Batley
His wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- John Baines, Frank Launder
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The Blue Lagoon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Individual Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
John Baines, Frank Launder, Henry De Vere Stacpoole
Clifton Parker
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Launder
Director
John Baines
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Producer
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Lagoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Lagoon about?
In the Victorian period, two British children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned on a lush tropical island in the company of kindly old sailor. Together they survive solely on their resourcefulness and the bounty of their remote paradise.
Who directed The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in The Blue Lagoon?
The principal cast of The Blue Lagoon includes Jean Simmons, Donald Houston, Noel Purcell, James Hayter, Cyril Cusack.
When was The Blue Lagoon released and how long is it?
The Blue Lagoon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Lagoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Lagoon was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is The Blue Lagoon based on a book or true story?
The Blue Lagoon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry De Vere Stacpoole".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).