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the Cooks
A major movie is to be made in the Cook Islands — the first since Merry Christmas Mr Lawr ence, filmed in 1982. The film Castaway is based on the true story told in a book by Eng lishwoman Lucy Irvine who lived for more than a year on a deserted tropical island off Aus tralia after answering a news paper advertisement from a man “wanting someone to share the experience with”.
Top British film-makers Nich olas Roeg (director) and Rich ard Johnson (producer) have recently been seeking talent in New Zealand. Mr Johnson and assistants were also in the Cook Islands to finalise details of location and logistics, and it has been decided that Aitutaki is probably the best location for filming. The stars of the film will be Oliver Reed and a “big name British actress,” who will play the part of Lucy Irvine. —
Neville Pearson in Rarotonga.