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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

The Mosquito Coast
1986
****
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Harrison Ford, River Phoenix, Helen Mirren, Jadrien Steele

An intriguing and exciting (but also a bit uneven) drama about a man who wants to build a new civilization in the jungle. Harrison Ford gives one of his best and definitely one of his most demanding performances as the "mad" scientist. Adapted from Paul Theroux's novel.