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5 July 1980 (USA) moreTagline:
A story of natural love. Two children shipwrecked alone on a tropical island. Nature is kind. They thrive on the bounty of jungle and lagoon. The boy grows tall. The girl beautiful. They swim naked over coral reefs. They run in a cathedral of trees. And the warm winds, the tropic moon, the silk sand conspire to enchant them. When their love happens, it is natural as the sea, and as powerful. Love as nature intended to be. morePlot:
On a Journey to San Fransico Richard, his father and cousin Em find them selves on a ship about to explode... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A Conversation with Danielle Harris (From Fangoria. 17 October 2009, 2:29 PM, PDT)
Controversy Over Naked Shields Photo
(From WENN. 30 September 2009, 5:11 AM, PDT)
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Not half bad... more (108 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Brooke Shields | ... | Emmeline | |
| Christopher Atkins | ... | Richard | |
| Leo McKern | ... | Paddy Button | |
| William Daniels | ... | Arthur Lestrange | |
| Elva Josephson | ... | Young Emmeline | |
| Glenn Kohan | ... | Young Richard | |
| Alan Hopgood | ... | Captain | |
| Gus Mercurio | ... | Officer | |
| Jeffrey Kleiser | ... | Lookout (as Jeffrey Means) | |
| Bradley Pryce | ... | Little Paddy | |
| Chad Timmerman | ... | Infant Paddy | |
| Gert Jacoby | ... | Sailor | |
| Alex Hamilton | ... | Sailor | |
| Richard Evanson | ... | Sailor |
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) (original rating) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) (re-rating) (2005) | Brazil:14 | Spain:13 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:13 | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-12 | Singapore:M18 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Iceland:12Fun Stuff
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Charlene Tilton turned down the role of Emmeline due to her commitment with the TV series "Dallas" (1978). moreGoofs:
Continuity: The night Em has the baby, Richard hears the drums and it's daylight. He goes to the other side of the island, it's night time. Then Emmeline has the baby and it's daylight again as it turns to dusk. moreQuotes:
Richard: [overpowering Emmeline] Say "Richard is the smartest person on this island".Emmeline: No!
Richard: Say it!
Emmeline: Stop it, Richard! I'm getting angry! Stop it! Get off!
Richard: Say it!
Emmeline: Richard is the smartest person on this island.
Richard: Fastest swimmer!
Emmeline: Fastest swimmer.
Richard: And the fastest runner!
Emmeline: Fastest runner.
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Referenced in Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009) (TV) moreFAQ
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'The Blue Lagoon' has long been considered a cult classic. However, the film is much more than that. Shields and Atkins, two gorgeous lead actors, are partially nude throughout the film, pulling the attention away from the beautiful story. Look beyond the skin displayed on screen...'The Blue Lagoon' is a great coming-of-age film. It is a film that I personally have enjoyed viewing time and time again. See it for what it is, and you will not be dissapointed. You may even decide to add this one to your collection, it is definately WORTHY!
This film should be remembered for displaying the best performances to date for Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Shields is still in the limelight, for starring in a few cheap direct-to-video flicks and the surprise-hit show 'Suddenly Susan' from a few years back...and Christopher Atkins has appeared in a few films as well, most notably his role in the '96 film "It's My Party." However, Atkins career took a steep downfall and he lost much of his popularity from 'Lagoon' after he won the Razzie Award for Worst Actor for the movie 'A Night in Heaven' back in '83. Be sure to check out 'The Blue Lagoon.' I give it a good 8/10.