February 11th 2003, the Swept Away movie is released on DVD in USA.

"Where am I gonna find a fucking washing machine on a deserted island?!"

Release

Released as: Swept Away
Released in theatres: Oct. 11th, 2002 (US); Jan.-May 2003 (Europe)
Released on DVD: Feb. 11th, 2003
Runtime: 93 minutes
Genre: Comedy/Drama
MPAA rating: Rated R for language and some sexuality/nudity.
Box office: $ 553,102 (US)
Official site: Swept Away

Synopsis

Amber (Madonna) is a spoiled rich bitch who's far from impressed when her husband Tony (Bruce Greenwood) takes her on holiday on a luxury yacht. While Amber and her high-society friends enjoy their luxury, they take pleasure in humiliating the crew members. Especially Guiseppe (Adriano Giannini) has a difficult time dealing with Amber's demands. But then one day, when Guiseppe takes Amber on a boat trip, their engine fails and they get shipwrecked on a deserted island. Instantly the roles are reversed, when Amber all of a sudden finds herself dependent on the goodwill of Guiseppe to provide her with food. Knowing he's in charge now, it's payback time for Guiseppe and he makes Amber to his servant, even if he has to use violence. Until they fall in love...

US working title: Love, Sex, Drugs and Money
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Original screenplay ('Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto') written by: Lina Wertmüller
Screenplay adaptation by: Guy Ritchie
Produced by: Adam Bohling; David Reid; Matthew Vaughn
Production company: Ska Films
Location: Malta and Sardinia
Date of filming: 1 Oct. 2001 - 9 Nov. 2001
Budget: $ 10 million

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