Synopsis
Cutthroat Island is an action-adventure film set in the golden age of piracy. It follows the story of a fearless female pirate, played by Geena Davis, who undertakes a perilous quest to find her father's hidden treasure on a dangerous island.
Why Watch It
Geena Davis commands the screen as a swashbuckling pirate captain in this gloriously over-the-top adventure, complete with elaborate set pieces and genuine stunt work that puts modern blockbusters to shame. It's a film that swings for the fences with genuine heart and humor, refusing to play it safe despite its reputation as a notorious box office bomb.
Did You Know?
- Final film of British actor George Murcell.
- It's the biggest box office bomb in movie history.
- Movie's failure doomed production company Carolco Pictures.
- Actor Michael Douglas turned down the male lead role.
- Director Renny Harlin was married to lead actress Geena Davis.
Iconic Quotes
- I have a rendezvous with death, at some disputed barricade.
- No mistakes this time, he’s mine.
- Bad dog! That's a bad dog!
- You were going to kill me!
- You’ll be positively the most fearsome pirate in the Spanish Main.