The Emerald Forest
“What kind of man would return year after year for ten years to rescue a missing boy from the most savage jungle in the world? His father.”
1985 · 1 h 54 min
Directed by 
John Boorman
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Plot
An engineer spends ten years searching for his son, who was taken by an Amazon tribe.
Sinekatalog’s take
John Boorman's adventure is lush and beautiful, with Powers Boothe, and an environmental message.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (12,300 votes)
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