An Outpost of Progress

1982 0h 45m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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A dramatic adaptation of a literary classic by Joseph Conrad, exploring universal themes dealing with individual morality and the responsibility of civilization.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Simon MacCorkindale
Thomas Hellberg
Mohamed Aidara
Ferdy Mayne
Bo Brundin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dorian Walker
Writers: Dorian Walker, Vince DiPersio, Joseph Conrad
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 45-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dorian Walker, shot by Robert Richardson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dorian Walker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Simon MacCorkindale and Thomas Hellberg and Mohamed Aidara carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0295503 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dorian Walker directs. Robert Richardson behind the camera. Dorian Walker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 45-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
244 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Dorian Walker, shot by Robert Richardson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Dorian Walker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Simon MacCorkindale and Thomas Hellberg and Mohamed Aidara carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0295503 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.