The Mosquito Coast
(1986)
Country: USA
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis
An eccentric and dogmatic inventor sells his house and takes his family to Central America to build an ice factory in the middle of the jungle, determined to create a civilization better than the one he has abandoned. Conflicts with his family, a local preacher and with nature are only small obstacles to his obsession.
Notes
- Based on the 1981 novel of the same name by American writer Paul Theroux (b. 1941)
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As an adaptation of the novel, not very successful; as a film, well made and excellently acted.
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2 / 10 6 / 10 One of River's best performances! And Jadrien was cute!
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I'm putting a "Must Watch" on Jadrien Steele. He's a great actor and did quite well in this movie. He's also good looking.