The Emerald Forest

For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.

Tagline

“What kind of man would return year after year for ten years to rescue a missing boy from the most savage jungle in the world? His father.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

Director

John Boorman

Original Language

EN

What is The Emerald Forest about?

For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's when Bill's adventure truly begins. For his son is now a grown tribesman who moves skillfully through this beautiful-but-dangerous terrain, fearful only of those who would exploit it. And as Bill attempts to "rescue" him from the savagery of the untamed jungle, Tommy challenges Bill's idea of true civilization and his notions about who needs rescuing.

Who directed The Emerald Forest?

The Emerald Forest was directed by John Boorman.

When was The Emerald Forest released?

The Emerald Forest was released on June 22, 1985.

How long is The Emerald Forest?

The Emerald Forest has a runtime of 1h 54m.

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