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Lord of the Flies

1963

Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...

Overview

Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
August 13, 1963
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Director
Peter Brook
Cinematography
Tom Hollyman
Budget
$250,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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