Lord of the Flies (1990)

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Synopsis of Lord of the Flies

Harry Hook directed this second screen adaptation of William Golding's cult novel about a group of British schoolchildren who revert to savagery when marooned on a deserted island. The new adaptation replaces British school children with a group of American military cadets and instead of a shipwreck, their plane crashes into the sea. The children swim ashore onto an island and try to fend for themselves, with the only surviving adult wracked with fever and crazed with pain. As the children get the feel of the island, the group separates into two different camps: Ralph (Balthazar Getty) and his followers prefer to act civilized and want to expand their efforts toward finding a way off the island; on the other hand, Jack (Chris Furrh) and his band revert to painting their faces, carrying spears and exploiting the island for survival. When the chances for rescue become less and less likely, the two factions go to war with each other, with tragic results. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

90 mins

Complete Cast of Lord of the Flies

Director(s):

Harry Hook

Writer(s):

Sara Schiff, Jay Presson Allen

Producer(s):

Lewis M. Allen, Ross E. Milloy, Ross Milloy

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Not For Children)

Categories:

Drama

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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