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For three hundred years a terrifying secret has been kept from the outside world. - The Island
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Title: The Island

Release Date: 13 Jun 1980

Runtime: 1h 54m

Genre: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Director: Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company

Overview: David Nau leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation in the Caribbean. When reporter Blair Maynard and his son arrive to investigate the mystery of the disappearing boats, Nau and his band of raiders decide to induct them into their tribe.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.267 (90 votes)

Cast

  • Blair Maynard: Michael Caine
  • David Nau: David Warner
  • Beth: Angela Punch McGregor
  • Windsor: Frank Middlemass
  • Rollo: Don Henderson
  • Dr. Brazil: Dudley Sutton
  • Hizzoner: Colin Jeavons
  • Wescott: Zakes Mokae
  • Stark: Brad Sullivan
  • Justin Maynard: Jeffrey Frank
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