Shipwrecked

1990 Action/Adventure

Based on the novel Haakon Haakonsen, Shipwrecked is a family film about a cabin boy (Stian Smestad) whose ship is hit by a hurricane just before it is about to be ambushed by pirates. The boy and his stowaway friend wash up on a South Seas island which happens to be where the pirates' treasure is buried. Soon, the pirates--led by Lieutenant Merrick (Gabriel Byrne)--arrive at the island with hopes of reclaiming their treasure, and the boy decides to construct a series of elaborate booby traps to prevent them from reaching the booty.

Director: Nils Gaup

Starring: Stian Smestad, Gabriel Byrne, Louisa Haigh, Trond Peter Stamsø Munch

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Awards

  • Best Family Motion Picture - Drama

    Young Artist Awards (1992)