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Harrison Ford\u2019s reign as a superstar was well underway in 1986, so the idea of re-teaming with the director of their previous hit Witness for a no expense spared adaptation of an acclaimed Paul Theroux novel seemed a solid proposition. But despite exotic locations and a strong cast that featured Helen Mirren and rising star River Phoenix, the noble venture proved a fool\u2019s errand at the box office. Join Sebastian and Jennifer as they journey upriver to explore the fascinating financial misfire that is Peter Weir\u2019s The Mosquito Coast.