Castaway (1986)

"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."

Adventure Romance Drama

Overview

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.

Duration

117 min

Rating

⭐ 6.3 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 05, 1986

Languages

English

Production

United British Artists (UBA), The Cannon Group