Lord of the Flies
“Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...”
Synopsis
Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.
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Lord of the Flies 1963 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-26
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James Aubrey
Ralph
Tom Chapin
Jack
Hugh Edwards
Piggy
Roger Elwin
Roger
Tom Gaman
Simon
Roger Allan
Piers
David Brunjes
Donald
Peter Davy
Peter
Kent Fletcher
Percival Wemys Madison
Nicholas Hammond
Robert
Christopher Harris
Bill
Alan Heaps
Neville
Jonathan Heaps
Howard
Burnes Hollyman
Douglas
Andrew Horne
Matthew
Richard Horne
Lance
Timothy Horne
Leslie
Peter Ksiezopolski
Francis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Brook
- Screenplay & Story
- William Golding, Peter Brook
- Original Score
- Raymond Leppard
- Original Title
- Lord of the Flies
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Two Arts Ltd., Allen-Hodgdon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Brook
William Golding, Peter Brook
Raymond Leppard
Tom Hollyman
Gerald Feil, Jean-Claude Lubtchansky, Peter Brook
Lewis M. Allen, Al Hine
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis M. Allen
Producer
Raymond Leppard
Original Music Composer
Gerald Feil
Editor
Jean-Claude Lubtchansky
Editor
Tom Hollyman
Director of Photography
Peter Brook
Editor
Peter Brook
Director
Peter Brook
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lord of the Flies
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What is Lord of the Flies about?
Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.
Who directed Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in Lord of the Flies?
The principal cast of Lord of the Flies includes James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gaman.
When was Lord of the Flies released and how long is it?
Lord of the Flies was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Lord of the Flies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lord of the Flies was composed by Raymond Leppard.
Is Lord of the Flies based on a book or true story?
Lord of the Flies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Golding".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).