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The Island (1980)

R 109 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama  -   13 June 1980 (USA)
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David Warner leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation out in the Caribbean... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Ritchie

Writers:

Peter Benchley (screenplay), Peter Benchley (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Caine ...
Blair Maynard
David Warner ...
John David Nau
Angela Punch McGregor Angela Punch McGregor ...
Beth
Frank Middlemass Frank Middlemass ...
Windsor
Don Henderson Don Henderson ...
Rollo
Dudley Sutton Dudley Sutton ...
Dr. Brazil
Colin Jeavons Colin Jeavons ...
Hizzoner
Zakes Mokae Zakes Mokae ...
Wescott
Brad Sullivan Brad Sullivan ...
Stark
Jeffrey Frank Jeffrey Frank ...
Justin Maynard
John O'Leary ...
Doctor #1
Bruce McLaughlin Bruce McLaughlin ...
Doctor #2
Jimmy Casino Jimmy Casino ...
Doctor #3
Suzanne Astor Suzanne Astor ...
Mrs. Burgess
Susan Bredhoff Susan Bredhoff ...
Kate
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Storyline

David Warner leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation out in the Caribbean. Michael Caine is a reporter who goes out there with his son to investigate the mystery of the disappearing boats. He runs across Warner and his band of raiders and they decide to induct them into their tribe. Written by Humberto Amador  

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Plot Keywords:

Boat | Pirate | Reporter | Violence | Heavy Rain  | See more »

Taglines:

This summer the most terrifying thing in the water is . . . The Island See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Ilha See more »

Filming Locations:

Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,123,267 (USA) (15 June 1980) (584 Screens)

Gross:

$15,716,828 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

German Import DVD has a Super-8 Version (German language only), as a special feature on the disc. See more »

Quotes

Beth: What's that?
Blair Maynard: It's a drug called cocaine.
Beth: What does it cure?
Blair Maynard: Insecurity.
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Connections

References Dr. No (1962) See more »