Lord of the Flies (1963)

Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...

Lord of the Flies (1963) poster

Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.

Director: Peter Brook
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Raymond Leppard
Cinematography: Tom Hollyman
Editing: Jean-Claude Lubtchansky, Peter Brook
Production: Two Arts Ltd., Allen-Hodgdon Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $250,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Survival Ordeal in Desert Heat, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Shipwreck Survival in the Open Ocean, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story

Keywords

based on novel or book, child murder, survival, teenage boy, deserted island, dead children, south sea island, flogging, degeneration, swine, innocence lost, whipping, asthmatic, aeronautics, rite

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lord of the Flies about?
Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.
Who directed Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies stars James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gaman, Roger Allan.
How long is Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies is a Drama, Adventure, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies had a budget of $250,000.
Where was Lord of the Flies produced?
Lord of the Flies was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Lord of the Flies?
The themes of Lord of the Flies include: Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Survival Ordeal in Desert Heat, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Shipwreck Survival in the Open Ocean, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story.