The Emerald Forest
"What kind of man would return year after year for ten years to rescue a missing boy from the most savage jungle in the world? His father."
Originally released in 1985. The Emerald Forest is a action/adventure film. directed by John Boorman.
Starring Powers Boothe, Charley Boorman, and Meg Foster
Synopsis
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (256 votes)
Box Office
$24.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $24,467,000
Production Companies
- Christel Films
- Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emerald Forest about?
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive A...
Who directed The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest was directed by John Boorman.
How long is The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Emerald Forest released?
The Emerald Forest was released on June 22, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Emerald Forest?
The main cast of The Emerald Forest includes Powers Boothe, Charley Boorman, Meg Foster, Estee Chandler, Dira Paes.
Is The Emerald Forest worth watching?
The Emerald Forest has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 256 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.