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The Emerald Forest

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  • 1985
  • 1 hr 54 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Drama
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Based on a true story, Powers Boothe plays American dam engineer Bill Markham in Brazil. Markham's son (Charlie Boorman) is kidnapped by a rainforest tribe, and raised as one of their own. Markham continues to look for him and after many trials and adventures, stumbles upon him.

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Powers Boothe
Bill Markham
Meg Foster
Jean Markham
Yara Vaneau
Young Heather

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Awards

  • 1986 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 1986 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Make Up Artist - nominated
  • 1986 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Score - nominated
  • 1986 - César - Best Poster (Meilleure affiche) - nominated

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