Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle (1958)
After having been recently shipwrecked, a group of survivors begin dealing with both the reality of being stranded on a remote island as well as with feelings of alienation and isolation. Adapted from the novel by Johann Wyss, this was the pilot episode for a proposed television series co-produced by Edgar G. Ulmer and Louis Hayward. Filmed in Mexico in 1957 and bearing a 1958 copyright, Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was not "released" until 2000, when it was included as an extra feature on the DVD version of Ulmer's The Pirates of Capri.
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1958
Cast
Screenplay
- Johann David Wyss (Novel)
- Harold Jacob Smith (Screenplay)
- Edgar G. Ulmer (Adaptation)
Music: Lan Adomian
Cinematography: Carl Carvahal
Editing: Carlos Savage
Production: Trans-World Artists, Inc.
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle about?
- After having been recently shipwrecked, a group of survivors begin dealing with both the reality of being stranded on a remote island as well as with feelings of alienation and isolation. Adapted from the novel by Johann Wyss, this was the pilot episode for a proposed television series co-produced by Edgar G. Ulmer and Louis Hayward. Filmed in Mexico in 1957 and bearing a 1958 copyright, Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was not "released" until 2000, when it was included as an extra feature on the DVD version of Ulmer's The Pirates of Capri.
- Who directed Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
- Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
- Who stars in Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
- Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle stars Will Rogers Jr., Kasey Rogers, Marin Alix, Donald Allain, John Schmidt, Michael Schmidt.
- How long is Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
- Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle?
- Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle is a Drama film.
- Where was Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle produced?
- Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle was produced in Mexico, United States of America.