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The Mosquito Coast
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The Mosquito Coast

1986-11-26 · 119 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Adventure

An inventor spurns his city life and moves his family into the jungles of Central America to make a utopia.

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Production details

Directors
Peter Weir
Production companies
The Saul Zaentz Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,302,779

Top Cast

Harrison FordHarrison FordAllie Fox
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenMother Fox
River PhoenixRiver PhoenixCharlie Fox
Jadrien SteeleJadrien SteeleJerry Fox
Hilary GordonHilary GordonApril Fox
Rebecca GordonRebecca GordonClover Fox
Jason AlexanderJason AlexanderHardware Clerk
Dick O'NeillDick O'NeillMr. Polski
Alice Heffernan-SneedMrs. Polski
Tiger HaynesTiger HaynesMr. Semper
William NewmanWilliam NewmanCaptain Smalls
Andre GregoryAndre GregoryReverend Spellgood
Conrad RobertsConrad RobertsMr. Haddy
Martha PlimptonMartha PlimptonEmily Spellgood
Michael RogersMichael RogersFrancis Lungley
Butterfly McQueenButterfly McQueenMa Kennywick

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