The movie “Man Friday” was released in 1975 and is a lighthearted adventure-comedy. It tells the story of a English sailor named Robinson Crusoe who, after being shipwrecked, forms a friendship with a native he names Friday on a deserted Pacific island. The film was directed by Jack Gold and starred popular actors like Peter O’Toole as Robinson Crusoe and Richard Roundtree as Friday. In this article, we will share some interesting details about where this movie was filmed, the filming dates, and some engaging behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The crews of “Man Friday” set off to various exotic locations to film the movie. The primary filming location was the vibrant country of Mexico. The picturesque city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico also served as one of the filming locations. Some parts of the film were also shot at Shepperton Studios located in Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter O’Toole | Robinson Crusoe |
| Richard Roundtree | Friday |
| Peter Cellier | Carey |
| Christopher Cabot | McBain |
| Joel Fluellen | Doctor |
| Sam Seabrook | Young Girl |
| Conrad Hool | Slave Master (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Man Friday” was first released in Denmark on 18th June 1976.
- This adventure-comedy movie has a duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes.
- The lead role of Robinson Crusoe was immaculately played by Peter O’Toole.
- Richard Roundtree made the character of Friday come alive on the screen.
- The film also starred Peter Cellier in the role of Carey.
- The director of the movie, Jack Gold, worked with writers Daniel Defoe and Adrian Mitchell to bring this story to the big screen.
- The film was nominated for an award.
- Daniel Defoe, the author of the original novel “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe”, is one of the writers of the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mexico
- Latitude: 23.634501
- Longitude: -102.552784
- Place ID: ChIJU1NoiDs6BIQREZgJa760ZO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
- Latitude: 20.6565177
- Longitude: -105.211358
- Place ID: ChIJf8hjUGNFIYQRdFK_hZm_z3k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4075493
- Longitude: -0.4636433
- Place ID: ChIJ0SSywSF0dkgRbwAJuf4ySWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Studios Rd, Shepperton TW17 0QD, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
