An
exploration of human survival and the ability of fate to alter even the
tidiest of lives with one major event, Cast Away tells the story of Chuck
Noland (Tom Hanks), a Federal Express engineer who devotes most of his life
to his troubleshooting job. His girlfriend Kelly (Helen Hunt) is often
neglected by his dedication to work, and his compulsive personality suggests
a conflicted man. But on Christmas Eve, Chuck proposes marriage to Kelly
right before embarking on a large assignment. On the assignment, a plane
crash strands Chuck on a remote island, and his fast-paced life is slowed to
a crawl, as he is miles removed from any human contact. Finding solace only
in a volleyball that he befriends, Chuck must now learn to endure the
emotional and physical stress of his new life, unsure of when he may return
to the civilization he knew before. Cast Away reunites star Hanks with
director Robert Zemeckis, their first film together since 1994's
Oscar-winning Forrest Gump. | Tom Hanks | Chuck Noland |
| Helen Hunt | Kelly Frears |
| Chris Noth | Jerry Lovett |
| Nick Searcy | Stan |
| Lari White | Bettina Peterson |
| Michael Forest | Pilot Jack |
| Viveka Davis | Pilot Gwen |
Genre/Type - Drama, Adventure, Adventure Drama
Produced by - DreamWorks / Image Movers / Playtone
Release - Dec 22, 2000 (USA)
Released by - 20th Century Fox
Running time - 143 min.
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