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.”
Synopsis
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.
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Castaway (1986) HD Trailer
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Top Cast
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Oliver Reed
Gerald Kingsland
Amanda Donohoe
Lucy Irvine
Georgina Hale
Sister Saint Margaret
Frances Barber
Sister Saint Winifred
Tony Rickards
Jason
Todd Rippon
Rod
John Sessions
Man in Pub
Virginia Hey
Janice
Sorel Johnson
Laura
Len Peihopa
Ronald
Paul Reynolds
Mike Kingsland
Sean Hamilton
Geoffrey Kingsland
Sarah Harper
Swimming Teacher
Stephen Jenn
Shop Manager
Joseph Blatchley
Registrar
Simon Dormandy
Jackson
Ruth Hudson
Receptionist
Gordon Honeycombe
TV Newsreader
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott, Lucy Irvine
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Castaway
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- United British Artists (UBA), The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Roeg
Allan Scott, Lucy Irvine
Stanley Myers
Harvey Harrison
Tony Lawson
Richard Johnson, Rick McCallum, Peter Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Harvey Harrison
Director of Photography
Allan Scott
Writer
Andrew Sanders
Production Design
Tony Lawson
Editor
Lucy Irvine
Writer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Rick McCallum
Producer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castaway about?
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.
Who directed Castaway?
Castaway was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Castaway?
The principal cast of Castaway includes Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber, Tony Rickards.
When was Castaway released and how long is it?
Castaway was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did Castaway make at the box office?
Castaway grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Castaway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castaway was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Castaway?
Castaway holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).