description The Mosquito Coast Overview
The Mosquito Coast is a 1986 drama film about an American family’s relocation to Central America seeking a more fulfilling existence. The father’s determined efforts lead to escalating instability within their jungle settlement, transforming it into a troubled environment. Filmed in Georgia and Belize, the story explores the challenges of establishing a new life amidst unforeseen difficulties.
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info The Mosquito Coast Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1986 |
help The Mosquito Coast FAQ
Who plays Allie Fox in The Mosquito Coast?
Harrison Ford plays Allie Fox, the inventor whose family leaves the United States for Central America in the 1986 film. Helen Mirren and River Phoenix play members of his family.
Is The Mosquito Coast based on a book?
The film adapts Paul Theroux's 1981 novel The Mosquito Coast. Peter Weir directed the 1986 screen version.
What is Allie trying to build in The Mosquito Coast?
Allie tries to create a self-sufficient settlement away from modern American society. His plan centers partly on an ice-making machine, but his control and idealism make the settlement increasingly unstable.
Is the Mosquito Coast a real place?
The Mosquito Coast is the name of a real Caribbean coastal region in Central America. The Fox family's settlement and the events of the 1986 film are fictionalized.
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