Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle (1958)

Swiss Family Robinson: Lost in the Jungle (1958) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

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.