‘Cast Away’ Screenwriter Stranded Himself in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez and More Fun Facts About the Film

Cast Away completely describes the making of this thrilling 2000 survival adventure movie — the cast was away while star Tom ...
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Tom Hanks reunites with 'Cast Away' costar in sweet video

Since "Cast Away" was released 15 years ago, Tom Hanks has voiced more "Toy Story" movies, portrayed Walt Disney in "Saving Mr. Banks," and won Emmys for his work as a television producer. The real ...
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How a Military Veteran's Experience in Vietnam Inspired Him to Write 'Cast Away'

During the Vietnam War, William Broyles Jr. was deployed as an infantry platoon commander in the Marine Corps and visited a Navy hospital there full of severely injured troops. Peering through a ...
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Wilson, the volleyball from ‘Cast Away,’ returns in campaign about ocean plastics

Two of this year’s Social & Creator Lions jury members discuss what led to the unanimous selection of “Vaseline Verified” as the category’s Grand Prix winner.