Cutthroat Island
1995

Cutthroat Island

★ 5.7 / 10
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Directed by Renny Harlin
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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.
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

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This film is considered one of the biggest box office flops of all time, grossing only $10 million against a $98 million budget
Grossed less than $10 million against a $98 million budget, bankrupting Carolco Pictures