The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Original title: Les aventures de Robinson Crusoë

TV Series
1964
1h 25m

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The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1964)

After shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe survives alone on island, building shelter, reminiscing about past. With wildlife as company, months pass. One day he discovers footprint, making him wonder ... Read allAfter shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe survives alone on island, building shelter, reminiscing about past. With wildlife as company, months pass. One day he discovers footprint, making him wonder if he's still alone.After shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe survives alone on island, building shelter, reminiscing about past. With wildlife as company, months pass. One day he discovers footprint, making him wonder if he's still alone.

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Trivia
In the series, the stay on the island lasts 6 years, 2 months and 19 days. In the novel, however, Crusoe remains on the island for about 28 years.

Goofs
Robinson Crusoe says that Anne Bonny was hanged on November 17, 1674. However, Anne Bonny was not born until 1697 or 1698.

Connections
Featured in Paws, Claws & Videotape (2010)

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10/10

Easily the best version of Daniel Defoe's classic.

I have just watched this again for the first time since it appeared on TV which has to be almost 40 years ago. Although a nostalgic trip back in time, this version will always stand the test of time. The black and white monochrome gives a timeless quality which sometimes colour cannot.

The day to day detail of Robinson Crusoe's mind-numbing existence and how he is able to overcome the many obstacles taken for granted is brilliantly worked. By inter-cutting flashbacks until the time when his life on the island begins to take shape, momentum is never lost.

The haunting musical score adds an integral dimension to the overall fascination of the series.

The French production team and main actor Robert Hoffman deserve much praise for the achievement created here. Not only a cult classic, this TV series, like the book, is now one all of its own.