CutThroat Island (Original title)Cut Throat Island (Working title)L' Île aux Pirates (Alternative title)
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 22 December 1995 (Release)Countries: USA, France, ItalyDirector: Renny Harlin
Synopsis: Pirate adventure. Female pirate Morgan Adams inherits her father Black Harry's ship and persuades the crew to let her lead them in a treasure hunt, to locate CutThroat Island, which does not appear on charts, and there to find the biggest hoard of Spanish jewels, gold and plunder ever taken. It was hidden there by her father and his two brothers, and they split the map in three, one brother each taking a piece, to guard its whereabouts. Now Morgan's uncle, Dawg, is ready to kill his family members to get his hands on the booty. Morgan buys a slave, William Shaw, who knows Latin, to help her. They set out to find out where the treasure is and set sail to capture it.
Genres: Swashbuckling, Action and Adventure
Subjects: Pirates, Jamaica, Treasures, Maps
Releases
Date: 22 December 1995Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 123 mins Length: 11043 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 29 March 1996Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 122 mins 42 secs - Length: 11043 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Guild Film Distribution
Title: Film Music Review: ArchivalAuthor: CHAMPION, Daniel Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 192
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: [OR] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v299 n3907 2 Jan 1999 Page: 39
Title: Swashbuckling without the swashAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Legend n20 Spring 1996 Page: 23
Title: CD reviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 1 Jan 1996 Page: 82
Title: [Variety - 1 Jan 1996: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n4 April 1996 Pages: 41-42
Title: reviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Page: 45
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Pages: 82-88
Title: Friggin' in the riggin'Author: COLLIS, Clark Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n3 April 1996 Page: 18
Title: [Premiere - v4 n3 April 1996: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v5 n6 June 1995 Pages: 4-5
Title: The businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the constant rescheduling of the release of CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: Screen International n994 10 Feb 1995 Page: 8
Title: Carolco gets final cash for Harlin's IslandAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Carolco Pictures has secured loan ($40-60 million) to complete the film.
In: American Cinematographer v76 n9 September 1995 Pages: 24-26,28
Title: Digital postproduction: Cutthroat IslandAuthor: KAUFMAN, Debra Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the equipment and techniques used by videographer Dan Moore on the set of CUTTHROAT ISLAND directed by Renny Harlin.
In: Cinefex n64 December 1995 Page: 49,50,133
Title: Getting Away With MurderAuthor: HATCH, Jim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the location shooting and the special effects for the sea and ship sequences for CUTTHROAT ISLAND
In: Eyepiece v16 n3 Jun/Jul 1995 Page: 21
Title: [Eyepiece - v16 n3 Jun/Jul 1995: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Location details and credits for the crew, particularly relating to Model and Visual Effects.
In: Empire n69 March 1995 Pages: 10-11
Title: Front desk: wet, wet, wetAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere v8 n7 March 1995 Pages: 56-64
Title: Renny Harlin Gets the GirlAuthor: CLARK, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article from the set of CUTTHROAT ISLAND including an interview with Renny Harlin.
In: Premiere v8 n7 March 1995 Pages: 65-69
Title: Cutthroat Island's High RollerAuthor: BROWN, Corie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Mario Kassar's career, especially his work on CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: Empire n63 September 1994 Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on who might replace Michael Douglas after he quit CUTTHROAT ISLAND. Liam Neeson is given as a possibility.
In: Sight and Sound v4 n12 December 1994 Pages: 4-5
Title: The businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Provides details of executive producer Mario Kassar's deal on CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v334 n46 22 Nov 1994 Page: 17
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v334 n46 22 Nov 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n974 9 Sep 1994 Page: 8
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Matthew Modine has replaced Michael Douglas.
In: Screen International n978 7 Oct 1994 Page: 4
Title: Carolco's Showgirl for saleAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Carolco is wanting to sell rights to SHOWGIRLS in order to fund CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: Screen International n966 15 Jul 1994 Page: 1
Title: Carolco rocked as stars jump shipsAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Douglas not to star in the film.
In: Empire n56 February 1994 Page: 10
Title: Front Desk: In ProductionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Production note.
In: Variety 28 Mar 1994 Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 28 Mar 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Moving Pictures International n174 24 Feb 1994 Page: 19
Title: PRODUCTION NEWSArticle type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Author: PARISH, James Robert Pages: vii, 359 p.
Title: Good scripts, bad scripts: learning the craft of screenwriting through 25 of the best and worst films in history
Author: POPE, Thomas Pages: v-xxii, 232p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1335126
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1430513
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 22 December 1995 (Release)Countries: USA, France, ItalyDirector: Renny Harlin
Synopsis: Pirate adventure. Female pirate Morgan Adams inherits her father Black Harry's ship and persuades the crew to let her lead them in a treasure hunt, to locate CutThroat Island, which does not appear on charts, and there to find the biggest hoard of Spanish jewels, gold and plunder ever taken. It was hidden there by her father and his two brothers, and they split the map in three, one brother each taking a piece, to guard its whereabouts. Now Morgan's uncle, Dawg, is ready to kill his family members to get his hands on the booty. Morgan buys a slave, William Shaw, who knows Latin, to help her. They set out to find out where the treasure is and set sail to capture it.
Genres: Swashbuckling, Action and Adventure
Subjects: Pirates, Jamaica, Treasures, Maps
Releases
Date: 22 December 1995Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 123 mins Length: 11043 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 29 March 1996Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 122 mins 42 secs - Length: 11043 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Guild Film Distribution
Credits
(176)
©: CUTTHROAT Productions L.P., Production Company: Carolco, Production Company: Forge, Production Company: Le Studio Canal+, Production Company: Tele-Communications Inc., In association with: Laurence Mark Productions, In association with: Beckner/Gorman Productions, RCS Video, Presents: Mario Kassar, Executive Producer: Mario Kassar, Producer: Renny Harlin, Producer: Joel B. Michaels, Producer: Laurence Mark, Producer: James Gorman, Co-producer: John Baldecchi, Co-producer: Lynwood Spinks, Associate Producer: Jane Bartelme, Executive in Charge of Production: Grant Hill, Production Associate: Rebecca Spikings, Unit Production Manager: David Nichols, Unit Manager: Robert Winther, Mike Higgins, Production Manager (Malta): Fabiomassimo Dell'orca, Steve Harding, Production Manager (Thailand): Piya Pestonji, Production Supervisor: Santa Pestonji, Production Co-ordinator: Deborah Zwicker, Production Co-ordinator (Thailand): Sally Beechinor, Production Co-ordinator (Thailand): Suwimon Petcharayutporn, Kanokporn Sae Tang, Location Manager: Joel B. Marx, Location Manager: Paul Shersby, Location Manager: Christine Bonnem, Location Manager (Thailand): Sompol Sangkavess, Somchai Santitarangkun, Post-production Supervisor: Candace Cornell, Assistant Director: Kuki Lopez Rodero, Assistant Director: Howell Caldwell, Assistant Director: Michael Viglietta, Assistant Director: Mary Gough, Assistant Director: Bojana Sutic, Catherine Dunne, Script Supervisor: Nikki Clapp, Casting: Mindy Marin, Casting (UK): Polly Hootkins, Casting (US Associate): John Papsidera, Casting (ADR Voice): Barbara Harris, Script Editor: Derek Brechin, Script Editor: Danny Retz, Screenplay: Robert King, Screenplay: Marc Norman, Story: Michael Frost Beckner, Story: James Gorman, Story: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Director of Photography: Peter Levy, Underwater Photography: Mario Bagnato, Aerial Co-ordinator: Marc Wolff, Aerial Photography: Adam Dale, Camera Operator: Nicola Pecorini, Camera Operator: Fabio Zamarion, Camera Operator: Roberto Luzi, Camera Operator: Enrico Lucidi, Camera Operator (Thailand): Krishna Rao, George Mooradian, Steadicam Operator: Giovanni Gebbia, Steadicam Operator (Thailand): Chris Haarhoff, Visual Effects/Model Photography: Jonathan Taylor, Digital/Visual Effects: Jeffrey A. Okun, Visual Effects (Co-ordinator): Lauren Alexandra Ritchie, Lorraine 'Deedle' Silver, Visual Effects (Producer): Robert O'Haver, Mary Stuart-Welch, Visual Effects (Editor): Mark Eggenweiler, Digital Compositing: D-Rez, Supervising Digital Artist: Mitchell S. Drain, Digital Artist: T.J. Morgan, Digital Artist: Yulien 'Janice' Tso, Digital Artist: Dan Hamilton, Digital Artist: Russell Frazier, Digital Artist: Mary Nelson, Digital Artist: Marc J. Scott, Digital Artist: Heidy Hughes, Digital Artist: Ralph Maiers, Enid Dalkoff, Special Effects Chief: Allen Hall, Head of Special Effects: Mario Cassar, Head of Special Effects (Thailand): Watcharachai Panichsuk, Models Manager: Vincent Winter, Models Supervisor: Martin Gutteridge, Miniatures: Effects Associates, Graphic Artist: Anthony Cain, Editor: Frank J. Urioste, Editor: Ralph E. Winters, Production Designer: Norman Garwood, [Production Designer]: Wolf Kroeger, Supervising Art Director: Roger Cain, Keith Pain, Set Decorator: Maggie Gray, Draughtsman: Cliff Robinson, Reginald Bream, Production Illustrator: Ted Boonthanakit, Scenic Artist: James Gemmill, Storyboard Artist: Darek Gogol, Storyboard Artist: Paul Power, Sculptures: John Blakeley, Sculptures: John Coppinger, Costume Designer: Enrico Sabbatini, Wardrobe Co-ordinator: Yvonne Zarbcousin, Key Make-up Artist: Paul Engelen, Animatronics: Jim Henson's Creature Shop, JHCS (Visual Supervisor): John Stephenson, JHCS (Project Supervisor): Verner Gresty, JHCS (Model Designs): Vincent Abbott, Joe Scott, Key Hairstylist: Elda Magnanti, Title Design: Wayne Fitzgerald, Title Design: Pittard-Sullivan, Opticals: Cinema Research Corporation, Technical Supervisor: Dion Hatch, Music: John Debney, Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices Music Director: Terry Edwards, Music Conductor: David Snell, Orchestrations: Brad Dechter, Music Editor: Tom Carlson, Music Consultant: Bruno Kassar, Production Sound Mixer: Ivan Sharrock, Sound Recording: Bruce Fowler, Sound Recording: Rudi Pi, Sound Re-recording Mixer: Michael Minkler, Sound Re-recording Mixer: Bob Beemer, Dan Leahy, Sound Transfers: David Galea, Supervising Sound Editor: Michael Wilhoit, Digital Dialogue Editor: Dan Rich, Digital Dialogue Editor: Hector Gika, Digital Dialogue Editor: Sarah Rothenberg, Lauren Stephens, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Randy Kelley, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Dino Dimuro, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Chris Hogan, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Tony Lamberti, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Mark Lapointe, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Brian McPherson, Digital Sound Effects Editor: Jeff Largent, Rick Morris, ADR Supervisor: Barney Cabral, ADR Recordist: Mike Boudry, ADR Recordist: Tami Treadwell, ADR Mixer: Doc Kane, ADR Mixer: Greg Steele, ADR Editor: Norto Sepulveda, ADR Editor: Nicholas Vincent Korda, ADR Editor: Michele Perrone, ADR Editor: Joe Mayer, ADR Editor: Mark E. Hollingsworth, Foley Supervisor: Kelly Oxford, Foley Artist: Andy Malcolm, Foley Artist: Jeff Wilhoit, Foley Artist: Terry Burke, Foley Artist: Peter McBurnie, Foley Artist: Gary 'The Wrecker' Hecker, Foley Recordist: Greg Peech, Foley Mixer: Tony Van Der Akker, Foley Editor: Craig Jaeger, Foley Editor: Gary Mundheim, Stunt Co-ordinator: Vic Armstrong, Stunt Co-ordinator: Jordi Casares, Stunt Co-ordinator: Dickey Beer, Marine Co-ordinator: Lance Julian, Nautical Dialogue Coach: Allan Johnson, Armourer: Simon Atherton, Sword Master: Neno Zamperla, Studio: Mediterranean Film Studios
Cast
(36)
Geena Davis (Morgan Adams), Matthew Modine (William Shaw), Frank Langella (Captain Dawg Brown), Maury Chaykin (John Reed), Patrick Malahide (Ainslee), Stan Shaw (Glasspoole), Rex Linn (Mr Blair), Paul Dillon (Snelgrave), Chris Masterson (Bowen), Jimmie F. Skaggs (Scully), Harris Yulin (Black Harry Adams), Carl Chase (archbishop), Peter Geeves (fiddler pirate), Angus Wright (Captain Trotter), Ken Bones (Toussant), Mary Pegler (Mandy Rickets, bejewelled girl at ball), Mary Peach, Lucinda Aurel (lady at ball), Thomas Lockyer (lieutenant), Roger Booth (auctioneer), George Murcell (Mordachai Fingers), Simon Atherton (bartender), Dickey Beer (executioner), Christopher Halliday (Hastings), Chris Johnston (helmsman), Richard Leaf (Snake the lookout), Tam White (Fleming), Shayna the Monkey (King Charles, Morgan's monkey), Rupert Vansittart (Captain Perkins), Nick Bartlett, David Bailie, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Ramon Tikaram, Chris Adamson (Dawg's pirate), Thor (pirate dog), Oliver Reed ([replaced])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(26)
In: Music from the Movies n45/46 2005 Pages: 112-113Title: Film Music Review: ArchivalAuthor: CHAMPION, Daniel Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 192
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: [OR] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v299 n3907 2 Jan 1999 Page: 39
Title: Swashbuckling without the swashAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Legend n20 Spring 1996 Page: 23
Title: CD reviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 1 Jan 1996 Page: 82
Title: [Variety - 1 Jan 1996: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n4 April 1996 Pages: 41-42
Title: reviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Page: 45
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Pages: 82-88
Title: Friggin' in the riggin'Author: COLLIS, Clark Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n3 April 1996 Page: 18
Title: [Premiere - v4 n3 April 1996: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v5 n6 June 1995 Pages: 4-5
Title: The businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the constant rescheduling of the release of CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: Screen International n994 10 Feb 1995 Page: 8
Title: Carolco gets final cash for Harlin's IslandAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Carolco Pictures has secured loan ($40-60 million) to complete the film.
In: American Cinematographer v76 n9 September 1995 Pages: 24-26,28
Title: Digital postproduction: Cutthroat IslandAuthor: KAUFMAN, Debra Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the equipment and techniques used by videographer Dan Moore on the set of CUTTHROAT ISLAND directed by Renny Harlin.
In: Cinefex n64 December 1995 Page: 49,50,133
Title: Getting Away With MurderAuthor: HATCH, Jim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the location shooting and the special effects for the sea and ship sequences for CUTTHROAT ISLAND
In: Eyepiece v16 n3 Jun/Jul 1995 Page: 21
Title: [Eyepiece - v16 n3 Jun/Jul 1995: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Location details and credits for the crew, particularly relating to Model and Visual Effects.
In: Empire n69 March 1995 Pages: 10-11
Title: Front desk: wet, wet, wetAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere v8 n7 March 1995 Pages: 56-64
Title: Renny Harlin Gets the GirlAuthor: CLARK, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article from the set of CUTTHROAT ISLAND including an interview with Renny Harlin.
In: Premiere v8 n7 March 1995 Pages: 65-69
Title: Cutthroat Island's High RollerAuthor: BROWN, Corie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Mario Kassar's career, especially his work on CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: Empire n63 September 1994 Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on who might replace Michael Douglas after he quit CUTTHROAT ISLAND. Liam Neeson is given as a possibility.
In: Sight and Sound v4 n12 December 1994 Pages: 4-5
Title: The businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Provides details of executive producer Mario Kassar's deal on CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v334 n46 22 Nov 1994 Page: 17
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v334 n46 22 Nov 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n974 9 Sep 1994 Page: 8
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Matthew Modine has replaced Michael Douglas.
In: Screen International n978 7 Oct 1994 Page: 4
Title: Carolco's Showgirl for saleAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Carolco is wanting to sell rights to SHOWGIRLS in order to fund CUTTHROAT ISLAND.
In: Screen International n966 15 Jul 1994 Page: 1
Title: Carolco rocked as stars jump shipsAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Douglas not to star in the film.
In: Empire n56 February 1994 Page: 10
Title: Front Desk: In ProductionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Production note.
In: Variety 28 Mar 1994 Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 28 Mar 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Moving Pictures International n174 24 Feb 1994 Page: 19
Title: PRODUCTION NEWSArticle type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Fiasco: a history of Hollywood's iconic flopsAuthor: PARISH, James Robert Pages: vii, 359 p.
Title: Good scripts, bad scripts: learning the craft of screenwriting through 25 of the best and worst films in history
Author: POPE, Thomas Pages: v-xxii, 232p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1335126
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1430513
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status