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The Emerald Forest (1985)
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After the son of engineer Bill Markham is abducted by an aboriginal tribe on the edge of the rain forest, the engineer spends the next 10 years searching for him. Director:John BoormanWriter:Rospo Pallenberg |
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Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Heather
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Eduardo Conde | ... |
Uwe Werner
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Ariel Coelho | ... |
Padre Leduc
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Peter Marinker | ... |
Perreira
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Mario Borges | ... |
Costa
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Átila Iório | ... |
Trader
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Gabriel Archanjo | ... |
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Gracindo Júnior | ... |
Carlos
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Arthur Muhlenberg | ... |
Rico
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Storyline
Based on a true story, Powers Boothe plays an American dam engineer in Brazil. Boothe's son (played by Charlie Boorman - son of director John Boorman) is kidnapped by a rain forest tribe, and raised as one of their own. Boothe continues to look for him and after many trials and adventures, stumbles upon him. Written by A. Felhofer <valmytrailslodge@itol.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
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. See more »Parents Guide:
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John Boorman's The Emerald Forest See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$4,345,150 (USA) (7 July 1985)Gross:
$24,468,550 (USA) (3 November 1985)Company Credits
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Kachiri: He is finished with mothers. I am his woman now.
Bill Markham: You stole my son.
Tomme: Dadee.
Bill Markham: He took you from me, from Momme.
Tomme: That was long ago.
Bill Markham: I just want you to see the home that you came from.
Tomme: This is my home. It will be the home of my children.
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Charley Boorman, who plays Powers Boothe's son Tommy, is the actual son of director John Boorman. See more »Quotes
Bill Markham: Tomme, I want you to come with me. Momme wants you to come home.Kachiri: He is finished with mothers. I am his woman now.
Bill Markham: You stole my son.
Tomme: Dadee.
Bill Markham: He took you from me, from Momme.
Tomme: That was long ago.
Bill Markham: I just want you to see the home that you came from.
Tomme: This is my home. It will be the home of my children.
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