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Lord of the Flies (1963): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Lord of the Flies is a 1963 adventure thriller directed by Peter Brook, starring Nicholas Hammond, James Aubrey and Tom Chapin. It is based on Lord of the Flies by William Golding. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Peter Brook
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Continental Distributing
- Based on
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Lord of the Flies About?
The premise of Lord of the Flies without spoilers, adapted from Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a plane crash leaves a group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island, they attempt to govern themselves. Ralph is elected leader, but his authority is challenged by the charismatic Jack, who prioritizes hunting and primal instincts. As the boys struggle to maintain order and face their fears, their attempts at civilization erode, revealing a descent into savagery and a frightening glimpse into the darker aspects of human nature.
Lord of the Flies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deserted island
- children
- all male cast
- male full frontal nudity
- male bonding
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- smoking plane
- airplane crash
- pacific island
- schoolboy
- uninhabited island
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- conch shell
- bonfire
- wild pig hunt
- skinny dipping
- pig carcass
- signal fire
- pig's head
- jungle chase
- european literature on screen
- british literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- barefoot boy
- barefoot male
- tragedy
- island adventure
- writer director
- based on the novel of the same name
- cold war era
- social commentary
- survival drama
- tropical island
- survival adventure
- pre adolescent
- social drama
- survival thriller
- near future
- child evacuee
- remote tropical island
- reverting back to one's true nature
- devolution
- outdoor nudity
- boy choir
- wooden spear
- boulder
- royal navy officer
- landing party
- anarchy
- savagery
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Cast & crew
Lord of the Flies Cast
Nicholas Hammond leads the cast, with James Aubrey and Tom Chapin. Directed by Peter Brook; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Brook
Also Starring in Lord of the Flies
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More from Peter Brook
More films directed by Peter Brook: The Tragedy of Hamlet, The Mahabharata, The Tragedy of Carmen and Red, White, and Zero.
Ratings
Lord of the Flies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lord of the Flies 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 55% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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Plot
Lord of the Flies Plot Summary
What happens in Lord of the Flies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a British aircraft crashes on a remote island in the Pacific, a band of young survivors discovers themselves isolated amidst the madness of war. Two boys, Ralph and Piggy, happen upon a conch shell, which they use as a makeshift horn to gather their peers. Ralph’s inherent leadership qualities shine as he leverages the conch to assert his dominance, earning him the title of “chief” within the group.
Full summary
The whole story of Lord of the Flies, scene by scene
Videos
Lord of the Flies Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Lord of the Flies 1963 Trailer HD
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Lord of the Flies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What item do Ralph and Piggy initially find that becomes a symbol of authority?
Details
Lord of the Flies Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Повелитель мух” and “Le Seigneur des Mouches”.
- Also known as
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- Повелитель мух
- Le Seigneur des Mouches
- El señor de las moscas
- Fluenes herre
- Herr der Fliegen
- Il signore delle mosche
- Sa Majesté des Mouches
- Flugornas herre
- 蝇王
- O Senhor das Moscas
- Ο Αρχοντας των Μυγών
- 蠅の王
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- בעל זבוב
- Sineklerin Tanrısı
- Повелителят на мухите
- A legyek ura
- Władca much
- 파리 대왕
- Kärpästen herra
- Gospodar muh
- Pán much
- El senyor de les mosques
- Fluernes herre
- أمير الذباب
- Володар мух
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FAQ
Lord of the Flies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Lord of the Flies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Lord of the Flies released?
Lord of the Flies was released on August 13, 1963.
Who directed Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was directed by Peter Brook.
More films by Peter Brook Who is in the cast of Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies stars Nicholas Hammond, James Aubrey and Tom Chapin, among 10 credited actors.
How is Lord of the Flies rated?
Lord of the Flies has 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Lord of the Flies based on a book?
Yes. Lord of the Flies is adapted from Lord of the Flies by William Golding.
Does Lord of the Flies have a post-credit scene?
No. Lord of the Flies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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