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Castaway

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Released: 24th March 2025. From Nicolas Roeg, the genius behind Walkabout, The Man Who Fell To Earth and Don't Look Now, comes a scorching dissection of the basic needs of humanity; to eat, to love and to survive. Gerald Kingsland (legendary Hellraiser Oliver Reed) advertises for a female companion to join him on a desert island for a year. Lucy (Amanda Donohoe) responds and the two embark on an unforgettable expedition, and an unexpected battle of the sunburnt sexes. Based on the book from Lucy Irvine, the movie manages to bring to life this controversial and tabloid-baiting social experiment.

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  • Details

    Released:
    24th March 2025
    Category:
    Drama
    Studio:
    88 Films
    Format:
    DVD
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5060710974904
  • Description

    From Nicolas Roeg, the genius behind Walkabout, The Man Who Fell To Earth and Don't Look Now, comes a scorching dissection of the basic needs of humanity; to eat, to love and to survive. Gerald Kingsland (legendary Hellraiser Oliver Reed) advertises for a female companion to join him on a desert island for a year. Lucy (Amanda Donohoe) responds and the two embark on an unforgettable expedition, and an unexpected battle of the sunburnt sexes. Based on the book from Lucy Irvine, the movie manages to bring to life this controversial and tabloid-baiting social experiment.
    Region Code:
    Region 2
    Duration:
    117 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, LPCM Stereo, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (film historians); David Flint (film journalist)., Image Gallery, Trailers
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