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The Adventure Movie of the Year. morePlot:
Based on a true story, Powers Boothe plays an American dam engineer in Brazil. Boothe's son (played by Charlie Boorman... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
An excellent adventure moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Powers Boothe | ... | Bill Markham |
| Meg Foster | ... | Jean Markham |
| Yara Vaneau | ... | Young Heather |
| William Rodriguez | ... | Young Tommy |
 | Estee Chandler | ... | Heather Markham |
| Charley Boorman | ... | Tomme |
| Dira Paes | ... | Kachiri |
| Eduardo Conde | ... | Werner |
| Ariel Coelho | ... | Padre Leduc |
| Peter Marinker | ... | Perreira |
| Mario Borges | ... | Costa |
| Átila Iório | ... | Trader |
| Gabriel Archanjo | ... | Trader's Henchman |
| Gracindo Júnior | ... | Carlos |
| Arthur Muhlenberg | ... | Rico |
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114 minCountry:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (2000) | Norway:16 | Australia:M | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | UK:12 (re-rating) (2005)MOVIEmeter: 
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According to director John Boorman's book ‘Money Into Light’, his initial choice for the part of Tomme was C. Thomas Howell. When he was unavailable, John decided to use his own son for the part. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (#4.6)" (1991) moreFAQ
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The Emerald Forest is an excellent jungle adventure which is based on a true story.
A young boy is kidnapped by a tribe in the Amazon known as the Invisible People. His dad (Powers Boothe) then spends 10 years searching for him and eventually succeeds, but only by chance. He decides to stay with the tribe rather than go back to his original family.
Boothe's son when grown up is played by the director's son, Charley Boorman and does a great job playing the part. This movie gives you an idea on what it would be like living in the Amazon. Excellent scenery makes the movie better still. It was shot on location in the Amazon.
I have seen this movie a couple of times and enjoyed very much. Watch it if you get the chance.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5.