Robinson Crusoe
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Synopsis
The titular adventurer, after defying his parents to go to sea, survives a shipwreck and becomes a castaway on a deserted island for nearly thirty years, learning to build a new life from scratch, discovering companionship with a native man he names Friday, and eventually returning to civilisation a changed man, finding wealth and new challenges.
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Robinson Crusoe 1954 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Buñuel, Hugo Butler, Luis Alcoriza
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- Robinson Crusoe
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Producciones Tepeyac, Oscar Dancigers Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel, Hugo Butler, Luis Alcoriza, Daniel Defoe
Anthony Collins
Alex Phillips
Carlos Savage, Alberto Valenzuela
Óscar Dancigers
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Director
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Carlos Savage
Editor
Óscar Dancigers
Producer
Alberto Valenzuela
Editor
Alex Phillips
Director of Photography
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Luis Alcoriza
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robinson Crusoe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Robinson Crusoe about?
The titular adventurer, after defying his parents to go to sea, survives a shipwreck and becomes a castaway on a deserted island for nearly thirty years, learning to build a new life from scratch, discovering companionship with a native man he names Friday, and eventually returning to civilisation a changed man, finding wealth and new challenges.
Who directed Robinson Crusoe?
Robinson Crusoe was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Robinson Crusoe?
The principal cast of Robinson Crusoe includes Dan O'Herlihy, Jaime Fernández, Felipe de Alba, Chel López, José Chávez.
When was Robinson Crusoe released and how long is it?
Robinson Crusoe was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Robinson Crusoe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robinson Crusoe was composed by Anthony Collins.
Is Robinson Crusoe based on a book or true story?
Robinson Crusoe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Defoe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robinson Crusoe?
Robinson Crusoe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).