Anything to Survive, also called Almost Too Late, is a 1990 Canadian-American coproduced disaster survival film directed by Zale Dalen and starring Robert Conrad, Matt LeBlanc and Emily Perkins. It is loosely based on the true story of the Wortman family of Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.

Anything to Survive
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Written byJonathan Rintels
Directed byZale Dalen
StarringRobert Conrad
Emily Perkins
Matt LeBlanc
Music byMichael Conway Baker
Country of originUnited States
Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersNick Gillott
Gary Hoffman
CinematographyRon Orieux
EditorRick Martin
Running time91 minutes
Production companiesATL Productions
Saban/Scherick Productions
Original release
NetworkABC (US)
CTV (Canada)
ReleaseFebruary 5, 1990 (1990-02-05)

Plot

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While sailing from Prince Rupert to their home in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Barton family (siblings Wendy, Krista and Billy and their father Eddie) lose their boat in a storm and get stranded on an island. The plot concerns the family going to extreme lengths to survive. Billy builds a raft and they attempt to sail to safety but they don't get far. Eddie and Billie head off to seek help while the two daughters try to keep warm under the remains of their boat's sail. Eddie and Billy find their way to a cabin on the mainland but can't raise help. On day 23 they are able to return to the island and find that the girls are alive. Eddie and Wendy have frostbitten feet but all in the family survive and they are able to return to Ketchikan.

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Reception and nominations

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Anything to Survive is a made-for-television film, although the film did have some half-price screenings at limited cinemas in the United Kingdom, including one at London IMAX. The film was nominated for a Gemini Award in 1990 for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress (Ocean Hellman).

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