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Lord of the Flies

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Lord of the Flies
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1hr 30min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1963
Director:
Peter Brook
Distributor:
Criterion
Starring:
James Aubrey, James Aubrey, Tom Chapin  ...more
Synopsis: Peter Brooks' big-screen adaptation of William Golding's classic Lord of the Flies adheres closely to the source material. After a plane accident, 30 school-age boys find themselves stranded on an island. The boys decide that the disciplined Ralph (James Aubrey) will be their leader. Jack (Tom Chapin) heads up a group who will hunt and butcher the local population of pigs for food. Also on the island is the mature, intelligent Piggy (Hugh Edwards). Eventually Ralph and Jack become the center of a ... Full Synopsis
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Laura Abraham
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Director Peter Brooks' depiction of William Golding's novel is appropriately dark and dreary; he is able to attain the perfect balance of innocence and hedonism needed to bring this adventure/morality tale to life. The children are played primarily by non-actors, giving the film a much-needed natural feel. Some might view the lack of budget and amateurish acting as a flaw, but when compared to Harry ... Full Review
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