Earthling Movie Review 1980

A terminally ill Holden helps a young Schroder survive in the Australian wilderness after the boy's parents are killed in a tragic accident. Lessons of life and the power of the human heart are passed on in this panoramic, yet mildly sentimental film.

Distribution

Vestron Video, c/o Artisan Home Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404-5502, Phone: (310)449-9200, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 102 minutes.
Originally from Australian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Death & the Afterlife, Wilderness, Adoption & Orphans, Survival

Screenplay

Lanny Cotler

Cast

William Holden, Rick Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett, Alwyn Kurts

Director

Peter Collinson

Producer

Filmways