Crusoe 1989

Overview

Crusoe is a 1988 British drama film directed by Caleb Deschanel. The production serves as a variation on the story told in the 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The film features Aidan Quinn in the title role of Crusoe. Other members of the cast include Ade Sapara, Warren Clarke, Elvis Payne, and Richard D. Sharp. The plot follows Robinson Crusoe after he is shipwrecked and finds himself alone on a tropical island. With only a few tools rescued from the wreckage, he must learn to support himself while waiting for help to arrive. The film, which is categorized as an adventure, has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes. It received a PG-13 rating and was released in the United States on March 30, 1989. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's struggle for survival in isolation as he attempts to sustain his life until rescue becomes possible. The film is documented in various archival databases as a cinematic adaptation of the classic literary source material.