Man Friday
Synopsis
Englishman Robinson Crusoe, stranded alone on an island for years, is overjoyed to find a fellow man, a black islander whom he names Friday. But Crusoe cannot overcome the shackles of his own heritage and upbringing and is incapable of seeing Friday as anything other than a savage who needs Crusoe's brand of cultural and religious enlightenment. Friday attempts to share his own more generous and unashamed culture, but ultimately realizes that Crusoe can never see him as anything but an inferior being. With that awareness, Friday sets out to turn the tables on Crusoe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Mitchell
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Man Friday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Keep Films, ABC Entertainment, ITC Entertainment, AVCO Embassy Pictures, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Adrian Mitchell, Daniel Defoe
Carl Davis
Álex Phillips Jr.
Anne V. Coates
Gerald Green, Jules Buck
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Peter Murton
Production Design
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Gerald Green
Producer
Adrian Mitchell
Screenplay
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Jules Buck
Producer
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Friday
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What is Man Friday about?
Englishman Robinson Crusoe, stranded alone on an island for years, is overjoyed to find a fellow man, a black islander whom he names Friday. But Crusoe cannot overcome the shackles of his own heritage and upbringing and is incapable of seeing Friday as anything other than a savage who needs Crusoe's brand of cultural and religious enlightenment. Friday attempts to share his own more generous and unashamed culture, but ultimately realizes that Crusoe can never see him as anything but an inferior being. With that awareness, Friday sets out to turn the tables on Crusoe.
Who directed Man Friday?
Man Friday was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Man Friday?
The principal cast of Man Friday includes Peter O'Toole, Richard Roundtree, Peter Cellier, Christopher Cabot, Joel Fluellen.
When was Man Friday released and how long is it?
Man Friday was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Man Friday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man Friday was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Man Friday based on a book or true story?
Man Friday is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Defoe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man Friday?
Man Friday holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).