Castaway (Original title)
Dates: 1986 (Copyright), 20 February 1987 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Nicolas Roeg
Synopsis: A young woman answers an advertisement for a "wife" to share life for a year on a desert island with a writer.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 20 February 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Fujicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 120 mins Length: 10787 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Columbia-Cannon-Warner
Date: 24 June 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 112 mins 05 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Warner Home Video
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Listener v124 n3192 22 Nov 1990 Page: 38
Title: [The Listener - v124 n3192 22 Nov 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film (BFFS) v3 n2 February 1987 Pages: 7-8
Title: [Film (BFFS) - v3 n2 February 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n637 February 1987 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n637 February 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v298 n41 4 Sep 1987 Page: 3, 24
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v298 n41 4 Sep 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n861 18 Feb 1987 Page: 22
Title: [Time Out - n861 18 Feb 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Roeg.
In: Films and Filming n389 February 1987 Page: 33
Title: [Films and Filming - n389 February 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Films and Filming n389 February 1987 Pages: 9-11
Title: [Films and Filming - n389 February 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Amanda Donohoe.
In: Time Out n861 18 Feb 1987 Page: 23
Title: [Time Out - n861 18 Feb 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Screen International n581 3 Jan 1987 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n581 3 Jan 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v117 n2999 19 Feb 1987 Page: 34
Title: [The Listener - v117 n2999 19 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: City Limits n281 19 Feb 1987 Page: 27
Title: [City Limits - n281 19 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n573 8 Nov 1986 Page: 27
Title: [Screen International - n573 8 Nov 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report.
In: Films and Filming n387 December 1986 Page: 20
Title: [Films and Filming - n387 December 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Allan Scott talks about his adaptation of Lucy Irving's book for CASTAWAY.
In: Variety 10 Dec 1986 Page: 15
Title: [Variety - 10 Dec 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n546/7 3 May 1986 Page: 328
Title: [Screen International - n546/7 3 May 1986: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Stills n27 May/Jun 1986 Page: 140
Title: [Stills - n27 May/Jun 1986: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits, details, locations budget.
In: Screen International n530 11 Jan 1986 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n530 11 Jan 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Virgin withdraw from production, TESE to provide finance.
In: Screen International n532 25 Jan 1986 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n532 25 Jan 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: TESE confirms it will finance the film.
In: Screen International n532 25 Jan 1986 Page: 6
Title: [Screen International - n532 25 Jan 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from Al Clark.
In: Sight and Sound v56 n1 Winter 1986/87 Pages: Winter 70-71
Title: [Sight and Sound - v56 n1 Winter 1986/87: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n754 31 Jan 1985 Page: 7
Title: [Time Out - n754 31 Jan 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the search for an unknown actress to play the role of Lucy Irving.
In: Screen International n517 5 Oct 1985 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n517 5 Oct 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production postponed until early 1986.
In: Time Out n790 10 Oct 1985 Page: 55
Title: [Time Out - n790 10 Oct 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the postponement.
In: Screen International n497 18 May 1985 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n497 18 May 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Screen International n507 27 Jul 1985 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n507 27 Jul 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Sept start.
In: Sight and Sound v55 n1 Winter 1985/86 Page: Winter 31
Title: [Sight and Sound - v55 n1 Winter 1985/86: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on press conference with Amanda Donohoe.
Author: SALWOLKE, Scott Pages: v-ix. 222p.
Description: PERFORMANCE pp.1-18 WALKABOUT pp.19-36 DON'T LOOK NOW pp.37-52 THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH pp.53-72 BAD TIMING: A SENSUAL OBSESSION pp.73-90 EUREKA pp.91-109 INSIGNIFICANCE pp.109-124 CASTAWAY pp.125-138 ARIA pp.139-144 TRACK 29 pp.145-158 SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH pp.159-172 The WITCHES pp.173-186 COLD HEAVEN pp.187-198
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10465 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626682
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 453 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626684
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-868222
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-742635
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-868222
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-742635
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTALength: 10525 FeetStock date: 1989BFI identifier: C-1570109
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10465 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626682
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 453 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626684
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1986 (Copyright), 20 February 1987 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Nicolas Roeg
Synopsis: A young woman answers an advertisement for a "wife" to share life for a year on a desert island with a writer.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 20 February 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Fujicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 120 mins Length: 10787 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Columbia-Cannon-Warner
Date: 24 June 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 112 mins 05 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Warner Home Video
Credits
(118)
©: Inc Cannon Films, B.V. Cannon International, Made on location... by: Castaway Films Ltd., Cannon Screen Entertainment presents: Cannon Screen Entertainment, Presented in association with: United British Artists, Executive Producer: Peter Shaw, Richard Johnson, Produced by: Rick McCallum, Production Co-ordinator: Clare St. John, Production Accountant: Duncan Stewart, Assistant Accountant: Patricia Poole, Neil Stewart, Location Manager: Charles Salmon, Paul Turcotte, London Contact: Jo Burn, Producer's Assistant: Carole Williams, Production Runner: John Kay, Researcher: Ruth Halliday, 1st Assistant Director: Michael Zimbrich, 2nd Assistant Director: Waldo Roeg, 3rd Assistant Director: Lee Cleary, Director's Assistant: Roy Hyatt, Script Supervisor: Mary Holdsworth, Casting by (London): Mary Selway, Casting by (Autralia): Liz Mullinar, Written by: Allan Scott, Based on the book by: Lucy Irvine, Director of Photography: Harvey Harrison, Underwater Cameraman: Mike Valentine, Camera Operator: Gordon Hayman, Focus Puller: Michael Evans, Clapper Loader: Dean Morrish, Camera Trainee: Azmet Jah, Underwater Assistant: Mike Seares, Gaffer: Dennis Brock, Best Boy: Tommy Finch, Electrician: Terry Goddard, Electrician: Chick Brock, Bob Snooks, Camera Grip: Kenneth Atherfold, Camera Maintenance: Norman Godden, Engineering Consultant: Nick Phillips, Stills Photographer: David James, Special Effects Supervisor: Alan Whibley, Special Effects Technician: Dave Eltham, Special Effects Technician: Richard Roberts, Nick Middleton, Rigger: Les Silk, Ian Grant, Plasterer: Mel Coleman, Ken Barley, Film Editor: Tony Lawson, 1st Assistant Editor: Margaret Thompson, 2nd Assistant Editor: Michael Danks, Cutting Room Trainee: Julian Rodd, Production Designer: Andrew Sanders, Art Director: Stuart Rose, George Galitzine, Draughtswoman: Lucy Richardson, Production Buyer: Belinda Edwards, Prop Master: John Mills, Chargehand Prop: Micky Swift, Dressing Props: Barry Gibbs, Tommy Raeburn, Standby Prop: Rodney Pincott, Art Department Trainee: Perry Newberry, Construction Manager: Geoff Kingsley, Painter: Tony Rhone, Supervising Carpenter: Bobby Devine, Standby Construction: Peter Mann, Derek Whorlow, Costume Designer: Nic Ede, Wardrobe Supervisor: Catherine Halloran, Make-up Supervisor: Christine Beveridge, Make-up Assistant: Mary Hillman, Hairdresser: Carol Hemming, Opticals and Titles by: Optical Film Effects Ltd, Title Design: Richard Morrison, Main Title Drawing by: Rex Whistler, Processing by: Technicolor, Lenses and Panaflex Camera by: Panavision, Filmstock supplied by: Fuji, Music by: Stanley Myers, Additional Music by: Hans Zimmer, Barry Guy, Solo Sax: Phil Todd, Orchestrations: Christopher Palmer, Music Co-ordinator: Ray Williams, Music Recorded by: Chris Dibble, Music Recorded by: Al Clay, Rob Sellars, Music Recorded at: Lillie Yard Studio, Lansdowne Recording Studios, Music Mixer: Tonia Davall, [Production] Sound Mixer: Paul Le Mare, Boom Operator: Keith Batten, Sound Trainee: Gavin Le Mare, Re-recording Mixer: Bill Rowe, Assistant Re-recording Mixer: Ray Merrin, Dubbing Editor: Rodney Glenn, Assistant Dubbing Editor: Keith Lowes, Dialogue Editor: Derek Holding, Effects Editor: Alec Jeakins, ADR Sound Mixer: Lionel Strutt, Body Double: Barbara Coles, Wilfred Homer, Stand-in: Reg Prince, Illusions Devised by: Simon Drake, Camera Stabilization by: Gycom Systems' Libra 1, Transport Captain (Seychelles): Terry English, Assistant Transport Captain: Louis Albert, Unit Driver: Ron Narduzzo, Gerry Floyd, Lighting Equipment by: Samuelson Lighting Ltd, Catering (UK): J & J Film Foods, The Producers gratefully acknowledge the assistance of: John Reiss, Graham Easton
Cast
(20)
Oliver Reed (Gerald Kingsland), Amanda Donohoe (Lucy Irvine), Georgina Hale (Sister Saint Margaret), Frances Barber (Sister Saint Winifred), Tony Rickards (Jason), Todd Rippon (Rod), John Sessions (man in pub), Virginia Hey (Janice), Sorrel Johnson (Lara), Len Peihopa (Ronald), Paul Reynolds (Mike Kingsland), Sean Hamilton (Geoffrey Kingsland), Sarah Harper (swimming teacher), Stephen Jenn (shop manager), Joseph Blatchley (registrar), Simon Dormandy (Jackson), Ruth Hudson (receptionist), Gordon Honeycombe (TV newsreader), Derek Lyons (American tourist), Arthur Cox (Inland Revenue manager)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(27)
In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993 Page: 60Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Listener v124 n3192 22 Nov 1990 Page: 38
Title: [The Listener - v124 n3192 22 Nov 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film (BFFS) v3 n2 February 1987 Pages: 7-8
Title: [Film (BFFS) - v3 n2 February 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n637 February 1987 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n637 February 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v298 n41 4 Sep 1987 Page: 3, 24
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v298 n41 4 Sep 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n861 18 Feb 1987 Page: 22
Title: [Time Out - n861 18 Feb 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Roeg.
In: Films and Filming n389 February 1987 Page: 33
Title: [Films and Filming - n389 February 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Films and Filming n389 February 1987 Pages: 9-11
Title: [Films and Filming - n389 February 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Amanda Donohoe.
In: Time Out n861 18 Feb 1987 Page: 23
Title: [Time Out - n861 18 Feb 1987: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Screen International n581 3 Jan 1987 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n581 3 Jan 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v117 n2999 19 Feb 1987 Page: 34
Title: [The Listener - v117 n2999 19 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: City Limits n281 19 Feb 1987 Page: 27
Title: [City Limits - n281 19 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n573 8 Nov 1986 Page: 27
Title: [Screen International - n573 8 Nov 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report.
In: Films and Filming n387 December 1986 Page: 20
Title: [Films and Filming - n387 December 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Allan Scott talks about his adaptation of Lucy Irving's book for CASTAWAY.
In: Variety 10 Dec 1986 Page: 15
Title: [Variety - 10 Dec 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n546/7 3 May 1986 Page: 328
Title: [Screen International - n546/7 3 May 1986: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Stills n27 May/Jun 1986 Page: 140
Title: [Stills - n27 May/Jun 1986: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits, details, locations budget.
In: Screen International n530 11 Jan 1986 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n530 11 Jan 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Virgin withdraw from production, TESE to provide finance.
In: Screen International n532 25 Jan 1986 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n532 25 Jan 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: TESE confirms it will finance the film.
In: Screen International n532 25 Jan 1986 Page: 6
Title: [Screen International - n532 25 Jan 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from Al Clark.
In: Sight and Sound v56 n1 Winter 1986/87 Pages: Winter 70-71
Title: [Sight and Sound - v56 n1 Winter 1986/87: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n754 31 Jan 1985 Page: 7
Title: [Time Out - n754 31 Jan 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the search for an unknown actress to play the role of Lucy Irving.
In: Screen International n517 5 Oct 1985 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n517 5 Oct 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production postponed until early 1986.
In: Time Out n790 10 Oct 1985 Page: 55
Title: [Time Out - n790 10 Oct 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the postponement.
In: Screen International n497 18 May 1985 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n497 18 May 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Screen International n507 27 Jul 1985 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n507 27 Jul 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Sept start.
In: Sight and Sound v55 n1 Winter 1985/86 Page: Winter 31
Title: [Sight and Sound - v55 n1 Winter 1985/86: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on press conference with Amanda Donohoe.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Nicolas Roeg, film by filmAuthor: SALWOLKE, Scott Pages: v-ix. 222p.
Description: PERFORMANCE pp.1-18 WALKABOUT pp.19-36 DON'T LOOK NOW pp.37-52 THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH pp.53-72 BAD TIMING: A SENSUAL OBSESSION pp.73-90 EUREKA pp.91-109 INSIGNIFICANCE pp.109-124 CASTAWAY pp.125-138 ARIA pp.139-144 TRACK 29 pp.145-158 SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH pp.159-172 The WITCHES pp.173-186 COLD HEAVEN pp.187-198
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10465 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626682
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 453 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626684
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-868222
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-742635
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-868222
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-742635
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTALength: 10525 FeetStock date: 1989BFI identifier: C-1570109
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10465 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626682
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 453 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-626684
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)