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Cast Away
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PG13,2hrs 23min
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December 22, 2000
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: 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, ... Full Synopsis
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Hanks towers as a near naked, near biblical man. Zemeckis tells his story -- the screenplay is by William Broyles -- with a control magnificent in what isn't shown as much as in what is. Full Review
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73
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Chuck Noland
Kelly Frears
Jerry Lovett
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Tom Hanks promotes "Cast Away" in London on Sept. 1, 2001.
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