Crusoe
Synopsis
Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.
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Aidan Quinn
Crusoe
Ade Sapara
The Warrior
Warren Clarke
Captain Lee
Hepburn Graham
Lucky
Jimmy Nail
Tatik
Timothy Spall
Reverend Milne
Shane Rimmer
Mr. Mather
Oliver Platt
Mr. Newby
James Kennedy
Captain Harding
Michael Higgins
Dr Martin
William Hootkins
Auctioneer
Elvis Payne
Runaway Slave
Richard D. Sharp
Colcol
Patrick Monckton
Cook
Chris Pitt
Kitchen Lad
Raymond Johnson
1st Victim
Ricco Ross
2nd Victim
Keith Alan
Mr Mipps
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest München (?)
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caleb Deschanel
- Screenplay & Story
- Walon Green, Christopher Logue
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Crusoe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Island Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caleb Deschanel
Walon Green, Christopher Logue, Daniel Defoe
Michael Kamen
Tomislav Pinter
Humphrey Dixon
Andrew Braunsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Caleb Deschanel
Director
Walon Green
Screenplay
Tomislav Pinter
Director of Photography
Andrew Braunsberg
Producer
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Veljko Despotović
Production Design
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Christopher Logue
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crusoe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crusoe about?
Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.
Who directed Crusoe?
Crusoe was directed by Caleb Deschanel.
Who stars in Crusoe?
The principal cast of Crusoe includes Aidan Quinn, Ade Sapara, Warren Clarke, Hepburn Graham, Jimmy Nail.
When was Crusoe released and how long is it?
Crusoe was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Crusoe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crusoe was composed by Michael Kamen.
Is Crusoe based on a book or true story?
Crusoe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Defoe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crusoe?
Crusoe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).