The Blue Lagoon (1949)
No one to see them... No one to tell them... No one to stand in their way!
In the Victorian period, two British children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned on a lush tropical island in the company of kindly old sailor. Together they survive solely on their resourcefulness and the bounty of their remote paradise.
Director: Frank Launder
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: March 1, 1949
Cast
- Jean Simmons - Emmeline Foster
- Donald Houston - Michael Reynolds
- Noel Purcell - Paddy Button
- James Hayter - Dr Murdock
- Cyril Cusack - James Carter
- Maurice Denham - Captain
- Philip Stainton - Mr. Ansty
- Patrick Barr - Mr Bruce
- Russell Waters - Craggs
- Peter Jones - Michael-child
Screenplay
- John Baines (Screenplay)
- Frank Launder (Screenplay)
- Henry De Vere Stacpoole (Novel)
Music: Clifton Parker
Production: Individual Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Desert Island and Survival Stories
Keywords
ship, island, beach, stranded
More Films by Director: Frank Launder
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blue Lagoon about?
- In the Victorian period, two British children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned on a lush tropical island in the company of kindly old sailor. Together they survive solely on their resourcefulness and the bounty of their remote paradise.
- Who directed The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon was directed by Frank Launder.
- Who stars in The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon stars Jean Simmons, Donald Houston, Noel Purcell, James Hayter, Cyril Cusack, Maurice Denham.
- How long is The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Blue Lagoon produced?
- The Blue Lagoon was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Blue Lagoon?
- The themes of The Blue Lagoon include: Desert Island and Survival Stories.