Castaway film analysis
INDEX
Chapter No.
Chapter
Page No.
1
Introduction
Synopsis
Cast and Crew
Awards and Credits
2
Scene Breakdown
3
Narrative Analysis
4
Character Analysis
5
Aesthetics and Design
Misc-en-scene
Props
Set
Lighting
Editing
Video
Audio
6
Auteur Analysis
7
Textual Analysis
Symeotics/Marxists/ Retotic, Physco
8
Conclusion
Introduction
Cast Away reunites star Tom Hanks with director Robert Zemeckis, their first film together since 1994's Oscar-winning Forrest Gump. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Hanks was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 73rd Academy Awards for his performance.
Movie: Cast Away
Tagline: At the edge of the world, his journey begins.
Storyline:
A FedEx executive must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive a crash landing on a deserted island.
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): Rated PG-13 for intense action sequences and some disturbing images
Duration: 2 hr. 23 min.
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis
Written By: William Broyles
Country: USA
Language: English, Russian
Release Date:
In Theaters - 22 December 2000 (Wide)
On DVD - Jun 12, 2001
Released by: 20th Century Fox
Box Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: £2,807,312 (UK) (12 January 2001)
Gross:
$233,630,478 (USA) (13 July 2001)
Worldwide:
$429,632,142
Technical Specifications
Runtime
2 hr 23 min (143 min)
Sound Mix
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Camera
Panavision Panaflex Gold II, Panavision Primo Lenses
Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL, Panavision Primo Lenses
Panavision Panaflex Platinum, Panavision Primo Lenses
Laboratory
DeLuxe, Hollywood (CA), USA (also prints)
Film Length
3,918 m (Sweden)
3,917 m (Switzerland)
4,027 m (Spain)
Negative Format
35 mm (Eastman EXR 50D 5245, EXR 100T 5248, Kodak
Chapter No.
Chapter
Page No.
1
Introduction
Synopsis
Cast and Crew
Awards and Credits
2
Scene Breakdown
3
Narrative Analysis
4
Character Analysis
5
Aesthetics and Design
Misc-en-scene
Props
Set
Lighting
Editing
Video
Audio
6
Auteur Analysis
7
Textual Analysis
Symeotics/Marxists/ Retotic, Physco
8
Conclusion
Introduction
Cast Away reunites star Tom Hanks with director Robert Zemeckis, their first film together since 1994's Oscar-winning Forrest Gump. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Hanks was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 73rd Academy Awards for his performance.
Movie: Cast Away
Tagline: At the edge of the world, his journey begins.
Storyline:
A FedEx executive must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive a crash landing on a deserted island.
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): Rated PG-13 for intense action sequences and some disturbing images
Duration: 2 hr. 23 min.
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis
Written By: William Broyles
Country: USA
Language: English, Russian
Release Date:
In Theaters - 22 December 2000 (Wide)
On DVD - Jun 12, 2001
Released by: 20th Century Fox
Box Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: £2,807,312 (UK) (12 January 2001)
Gross:
$233,630,478 (USA) (13 July 2001)
Worldwide:
$429,632,142
Technical Specifications
Runtime
2 hr 23 min (143 min)
Sound Mix
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Camera
Panavision Panaflex Gold II, Panavision Primo Lenses
Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL, Panavision Primo Lenses
Panavision Panaflex Platinum, Panavision Primo Lenses
Laboratory
DeLuxe, Hollywood (CA), USA (also prints)
Film Length
3,918 m (Sweden)
3,917 m (Switzerland)
4,027 m (Spain)
Negative Format
35 mm (Eastman EXR 50D 5245, EXR 100T 5248, Kodak