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The Castaways of Turtle Island (1976): Cast

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The Castaways of Turtle Island is a 1976 comedy directed by Jacques Rozier, starring Pierre Richard as Jean-Arthur, Jacques Villeret and Patrick Chesnais. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.

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The Castaways of Turtle Island (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Jacques Rozier
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
Callipix
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Castaways of Turtle Island About?

The premise of The Castaways of Turtle Island without spoilers.

Jean-Arthur, a travel‑agency clerk, teams up with a colleague and hatches a daring plan to market extreme recreation to tourists. Their scheme sends a group of adventurers to a seemingly uninhabited island, where they must confront the harsh reality of having no food, shelter or supplies.

The Castaways of Turtle Island Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • ocean
  • wild places
  • male protagonist
  • west indies
  • sea adventure
  • boat engine failure
  • tourists
  • sea
  • tourist camp
  • shipwrecked
  • deserted island
  • castaways
+10 more
  • change of scenery
  • french speaking
  • cruise
  • anti hero
  • adventurers
  • travel service employee
  • sailboat
  • robinson crusoe
  • libertarian
  • shipping
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Cast & crew

The Castaways of Turtle Island Cast & Characters

Pierre Richard leads the cast as Jean-Arthur, with Jacques Villeret as Petit Nono and Patrick Chesnais as Gérard. Directed by Jacques Rozier; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jacques Rozier

More films directed by Jacques Rozier: Fifi Martingale, Maine-Ocean Express, Marketing Mix and Nono Nénesse.

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The Castaways of Turtle Island Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “トルテュ島の遭難者たち” and “Náufragos de la isla Tortuga”.

Also known as
  • トルテュ島の遭難者たち
  • Náufragos de la isla Tortuga
  • Les Naufragés de l'île de la Tortue
  • 거북섬의 표류자들
  • Спасшиеся с острова Черепахи
  • 漂流海龟岛
  • A Teknős sziget hajótöröttjei

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The Castaways of Turtle Island FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Castaways of Turtle Island, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Castaways of Turtle Island?

The Castaways of Turtle Island runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was The Castaways of Turtle Island released?

The Castaways of Turtle Island was released on October 6, 1976.

Who directed The Castaways of Turtle Island?

The Castaways of Turtle Island was directed by Jacques Rozier.

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Who is in the cast of The Castaways of Turtle Island?

The Castaways of Turtle Island stars Pierre Richard as Jean-Arthur, Jacques Villeret as Petit Nono and Patrick Chesnais as Gérard, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Castaways of Turtle Island have a post-credit scene?

No. The Castaways of Turtle Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Castaways of Turtle Island in?

The original language of The Castaways of Turtle Island is French.

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