---
title: "Bare Essentials"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bare-essentials-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107992
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bare Essentials (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bare-essentials-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bare Essentials is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tropical island vacation leads a couple to unexpected romance."

### Why Watch
- features a tropical island setting
- stars gregory harrison, mark linn-baker, and lisa hartman

### Caveats & Content Note
- runs for one hour and thirty-four minutes
- may have limited availability
- Tone & Suitability: This is a comedy film suitable for general viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romantic, lighthearted, tropical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bare-essentials-1991#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martha Coolidge
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gregory Harrison** as *William 'Bill' Buzell owner of Luhana*
- **Mark Linn-Baker** as *Gordon*
- **Lisa Hartman** as *Sydney Wayne*
- **Charlotte Lewis** as *Tarita the Native Girl*
- **Manu Tupou** as *Emile / Rental Boats*
- **Largo Woodruff** as *Lois Rice*
- **Win De Lugo** as *Miles Wilson (as Winston De Lugo)*
- **Hans H. Eisler** as *Louis / Moratonga Police Chief*
- **Ed Amatrudo** as *Cal Minton*
- **Bunny Bornn** as *Marcy / Sydney's Secretary*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Bare Essentials released?
It was released in 1991.

### Q: Is Bare Essentials a television film?
Yes, it is a made-for-television film.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Gregory Harrison, Mark Linn-Baker, and Lisa Hartman.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Martha Coolidge.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
A couple goes on a tropical island vacation and finds love and happiness with other people.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bare Essentials — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107992)
- [Bare Essentials - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare_Essentials)
- [Bare Essentials 46% (1991) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/220725-bare-essentials)
- [Bare Essentials (1991)](https://www.sms.cz/film/bare-essentials)

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