The Castaways of Turtle Island
Les Naufragés de l'ile de la Tortue
Synopsis
Jean-Arthur has been working as a clerk in a travel agency. One day, he, along with his colleague comes to a brilliant idea: what if I offer tourists real extreme recreation? So the group of tourists land on a deserted island with no food, no shelter, nothing.
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Pierre Richard
Jean-Arthur Bonaventure
Jacques Villeret
Bernard Dupoirier, dit « Petit Nono »
Maurice Risch
Joël Dupoirier, dit « Gros Nono »
Caroline Cartier
Julie
Dominique Constanza
Josette
Lise Guicheron
Lisette Benoit
Tania Lopert
Yolande
Bernadette Palas
Lucette, fiancée de Gros Nono
Jean-François Balmer
Le grand patron
Cléa de Olivierra
La chanteuse brésilienne
Danielle Minazzoli
Christine
André Clétienne
L'homme-grenouille
Pierre Barouh
Le voyageur mécontent
Patrick Chesnais
Gérard
Alain Sarde
Le directeur de l’agence
Naná Vasconcelos
Musicien brésilien
Bernard Dumaine
Directeur du personnel
Maryse Viscard
L'amie de Lisette
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Rozier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Rozier
- Original Score
- Dori Caymmi, Naná Vasconcelos
- Original Title
- Les Naufragés de l'ile de la Tortue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Callipix, Les films du Chef-Lieu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Rozier
Jacques Rozier
Dori Caymmi, Naná Vasconcelos
Colin Mounier
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Rozier
Director
Jacques Rozier
Writer
Colin Mounier
Director of Photography
Dori Caymmi
Original Music Composer
Naná Vasconcelos
Original Music Composer
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What is The Castaways of Turtle Island about?
Jean-Arthur has been working as a clerk in a travel agency. One day, he, along with his colleague comes to a brilliant idea: what if I offer tourists real extreme recreation? So the group of tourists land on a deserted island with no food, no shelter, nothing.
Who directed The Castaways of Turtle Island?
The Castaways of Turtle Island was directed by Jacques Rozier.
Who stars in The Castaways of Turtle Island?
The principal cast of The Castaways of Turtle Island includes Pierre Richard, Jacques Villeret, Maurice Risch, Caroline Cartier, Dominique Constanza.
When was The Castaways of Turtle Island released and how long is it?
The Castaways of Turtle Island was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Castaways of Turtle Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Castaways of Turtle Island was composed by Dori Caymmi, Naná Vasconcelos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Castaways of Turtle Island?
The Castaways of Turtle Island holds official age classifications: FR: TP.