Robinson Crusoe
~One survivor. One island. One warrior. Two men, against all odds.
Overview
Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend for himself, Crusoe seeks out a tentative survival on the island, until he meets Friday, a tribesman whom he saves from being sacrificed. Initially, Crusoe is thrilled to finally have a friend, but he has to defend himself against the tribe who uses the island to sacrifice tribesman to their gods. During time their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.
Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1997-06-11
Budget: $0
Revenue: $183886
Runtime: 92 min
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