Based on the novel by Paul Theroux, an inventor disillusioned by the growing bureaucracy of America uproots his family to build a utopia in the jungle of Central America. There he finds new threats to his freedom and peace of mind, with tragic results. Read more
| Starring | Helen Mirren, Conrad Roberts, Andre Gregory, Martha Plimpton |
|---|---|
| Director | Peter Weir |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Drama |
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Based on the novel by Paul Theroux, an inventor disillusioned by the growing bureaucracy of America uproots his family to build a utopia in the jungle of Central America. There he finds new threats to his freedom and peace of mind, with tragic results.
| Starring | Helen Mirren, Conrad Roberts, Andre Gregory, Martha Plimpton, River Phoenix, Harrison Ford |
|---|---|
| Director | Peter Weir |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 53 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1986 To Rent: DVD: 10 Apr 2006 |
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