“Alive” is a 1993 American biographical survival drama film directed by Frank Marshall, based on the true story of a Uruguayan rugby team that was stranded in the Andes mountains after their plane crashed in 1972.
The film follows the survivors as they struggle to stay alive in the harsh mountain environment, facing extreme cold, hunger, and injuries. The group eventually turns to cannibalism in order to survive, which becomes a source of conflict and controversy among the survivors.
The film has been praised for its realistic portrayal of survival and its exploration of complex moral issues. The performances of the cast, which includes Ethan Hawke and Josh Hamilton, have also been widely praised. However, the film has also faced criticism for its portrayal of the indigenous people who helped rescue the survivors, which some argue reinforces harmful stereotypes.
Overall, “Alive” has been recognized as a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of human resilience and the lengths people will go to in order to survive. It received generally positive reviews from critics and was a moderate box office success.
| Directed by | Frank Marshall |
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| Screenplay by | John Patrick Shanley |
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| Based on | Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read |
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| Cinematography | Peter James |
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| Music by | James Newton Howard |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
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125 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $32 million |
| Box office | $82.5 million |