Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle
Synopsis
After having been recently shipwrecked, a group of survivors begin dealing with both the reality of being stranded on a remote island as well as with feelings of alienation and isolation. Adapted from the novel by Johann Wyss, this was the pilot episode for a proposed television series co-produced by Edgar G. Ulmer and Louis Hayward. Filmed in Mexico in 1957 and bearing a 1958 copyright, Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was not "released" until 2000, when it was included as an extra feature on the DVD version of Ulmer's The Pirates of Capri.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Jacob Smith
- Original Score
- Lan Adomian
- Original Title
- Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Trans-World Artists, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Harold Jacob Smith, Johann David Wyss, Edgar G. Ulmer
Lan Adomian
Carl Carvahal
Carlos Savage
Henry F. Ehrlich, Edgar G. Ulmer
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Savage
Editor
Harold Jacob Smith
Screenplay
Edward Fitzgerald
Production Design
Lan Adomian
Original Music Composer
Henry F. Ehrlich
Producer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Producer
Carl Carvahal
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle
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What is Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle about?
After having been recently shipwrecked, a group of survivors begin dealing with both the reality of being stranded on a remote island as well as with feelings of alienation and isolation. Adapted from the novel by Johann Wyss, this was the pilot episode for a proposed television series co-produced by Edgar G. Ulmer and Louis Hayward. Filmed in Mexico in 1957 and bearing a 1958 copyright, Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was not "released" until 2000, when it was included as an extra feature on the DVD version of Ulmer's The Pirates of Capri.
Who directed Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
The principal cast of Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle includes Will Rogers Jr., Kasey Rogers, Marin Alix, Donald Allain, John Schmidt.
When was Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle released and how long is it?
Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was composed by Lan Adomian.
Is Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle based on a book or true story?
Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann David Wyss".