Synopsis:
The timeless novel by Daniel Defoe about the incredible journeys of Robinson Crusoe comes to the small screen. When a man leaves behind the love of his life to go on an adventure, he winds up shipwrecked on a tropical island for 28 years. As he combats severe weather changes and dangerous islanders, his desire to return home to the life he once knew may be the only thing keeping him alive.
Premiere:
October 17, 2008
Series Status:
NBC canceled the series during its first season. 13 episodes were produced and all have aired.
Starring:
Philip Winchester as Robinson Crusoe
Tongayi Chirisa as Friday
Joaquim De Almeida as Santana
Mia Maestro as Olivia
Sam Neill as Jeremiah Blackthorn
Anna Walton as Susannah
Tongayi Chirisa as Friday
Joaquim De Almeida as Santana
Mia Maestro as Olivia
Sam Neill as Jeremiah Blackthorn
Anna Walton as Susannah
Trivia:
The book written by Daniel Defoe has been on many high school summer reading lists for more than 20 years. Several movies were based on the book, including the popular Oscar-nominated film Cast Away.
