About this release
From Nicolas Roeg, the genius behind Walkabout, The Man Who Fell To Earth and Don’t Look Now, comes a scorching dissection of the basic needs of humanity; to eat, to love and to survive. Gerald Kingsland (legendary Hellraiser Oliver Reed) advertises for a female companion to join him on a desert island for a year. Lucy (Amanda Donohoe) responds and the two embark on an unforgettable expedition, and an unexpected battle of the sunburnt sexes. Based on the book from Lucy Irvine, the movie manages to bring to life this controversial and tabloid-baiting social experiment. SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand New 4K Scan from the Interpositive High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation 2.0 LPCM Stereo Audio Commentary by Film Historians Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Audio Commentary by Film Journalist David Flint Interview with Driector of Photography Harvey Harrison SDH Subtitles Trailer Stills Gallery TECHNICAL SPECS: Region: B Picture: 1.85:1 Audio: 2.0 LPCM Mono Subtitles: English SDH
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Disc 1
BD
Castaway (1986)
117 min
AdventureDramaRomance
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
Credits
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Writer
Allan Scott
Lucy Irvine
Cast
Oliver Reedas Gerald Kingsland
Amanda Donohoeas Lucy Irvine
Georgina Haleas Sister Saint Margaret
Frances Barberas Sister Saint Winifred
Tony Rickardsas Jason
Todd Ripponas Rod
John Sessionsas Man in Pub
Virginia Heyas Janice
Sorel Johnsonas Laura
Len Peihopaas Ronald
Cinematographer
Harvey Harrison
Composer
Stanley Myers
Editor
Tony Lawson
Producer
Rick McCallum
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 22, 2026