Movie Profile
The Beach
Summary: Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Richard, a young American who doesn't want to waste away in an office for the rest of his life. Next thing we know, he's on Khao San Road, Bangkok, taking locals up on a dare to drink an insect-ridden concoction. He soon gets his hands on what looks like a map to a deserted island no tourist knows about. Arriving on the island, he discovers what at first glance looks like utopia. But things take a turn for the worse as Richard realizes there is evil lurking behind the veneer of perfection.
Release Date: March 10, 2000
Rating: R
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Duration: 1hr 59mins
Actors:
Daniel York
Leonardo DiCaprio
Director:
Danny Boyle
Support Actor:
Synopsis: This tale of adventure-gone-horribly-wrong takes place in Thailand, emphasizing what a popular backpackers haven this country has become. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Richard, a young American who doesn't want to waste away in an office for the rest of his life - he wants to live life to the fullest. Next thing we know, he's on Khao San Road, Bangkok, taking locals up on a dare to drink an insect-ridden concoction. But he wants more. He gets his hands on what looks like a map to a deserted island no tourist knows about. Soon enough, he arrives on the island, and discovers what at first glance looks like utopia. A group of about 20 young people have turned the place into a commune, only going into the city for necessities. Richard begins to fit in, find love, and have the time of his life. But things start to take a turn for the worse as some of Richard's raucous acquaintances decide to locate the secret island and Richard also comes to the realization that things are not as perfect as they seem. His own sanity now hangs in the balance ...
Release Date: March 10, 2000
Rating: R
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Duration: 1hr 59mins
Actors:
Daniel York
Leonardo DiCaprio
Director:
Danny Boyle
Support Actor:
Robert Carlyle
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