Lord of the Flies (1963) Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies ★★★½ 1963 Proper English schoolboys stranded on a desert island during a nuclear war are transformed into savages. A study in greed, power, and the innate animalistic/survivalistic instincts of human nature. Based on William Golding's novel, which he described as a "journey to the darkness of the human heart." 91m/B VHS, DVD. GB James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gamen; Director: Peter Brook; Writer: Peter Brook; Writer: Tom Hollyman; Cameo: Raymond Leppard.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1963
Length (in minutes) 91
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
Filmed In Great Britain
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor James Aubrey
Actor Tom Chapin
Actor Hugh Edwards
Actor Roger Elwin
Actor Tom Gamen
Cameo Raymond Leppard
Cinematographer Tom Hollyman
Director Peter Brook
Writer Peter Brook