Robinson Crusoe (1997)

My Review

Pierce Brosnan stars in yet another movie version of “Robinson Crusoe,” Daniel Dafoe’s 1719 classic adventure-survival novel. Directors Rod Hardy and George T. Miller and screenwriter Christopher Lofton ensured good production values and a good pacing to the film. It was filmed on location in the Madang Province of Papau New Guinea. Brosnan performed well in the title role.

The supporting cast includes William Takaku, Polly Walker, Ian Hart, James Frain, Damian Lewis, Martin Grace, Ben Robertson, Lysette Anthony, Tim McMullan, Mal Tobias, Jim Clark, and Sean Brosnan, Pierce’s son, as the cabin boy. “Robinson Crusoe” is a watchable film released directly to video from RHI Entertainment, Miramax Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, and The Walt Disney Company.