The Islander
Synopsis
A retired mainland lawyer buys a small Honolulu hotel and finds himself in a murderous situation involving a runaway grand jury witness, a ruthless mobster, and a racket-busting U.S. Senator framed for beating up an airline stewardess.
Top Cast
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Dennis Weaver
Gable McQueen
Sharon Gless
Shauna Cooke
Peter Mark Richman
Lt. Larkin
Bernadette Peters
Trudy Engles
Robert Vaughn
Sen. Gerald Stratton
John S. Ragin
Bishop Hatch
Sheldon Leonard
Paul Lazaro
George Wyner
Simms
Leann Hunley
Mac's Wife
Burt Marshall
Reporter
Moe Keale
Henchman
Jimmy Borges
Sgt. Chow
Glenn Cannon
Wallace
John Fitzgibbons
Charlie Soon
Dick Jensen
Al Kahala
Ed Ka'ahea
Kimo
Galen Kam
Taxi Driver
Danny Kamekona
Sgt. Rojo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Krasny
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen A. Larson
- Original Score
- John Andrew Tartaglia
- Original Title
- The Islander
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Krasny
Glen A. Larson
John Andrew Tartaglia
Ronald W. Browne
Bernard J. Small
Glen A. Larson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Krasny
Director
Glen A. Larson
Writer
Glen A. Larson
Producer
Ronald W. Browne
Director of Photography
Bernard J. Small
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Islander.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Islander
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Islander about?
A retired mainland lawyer buys a small Honolulu hotel and finds himself in a murderous situation involving a runaway grand jury witness, a ruthless mobster, and a racket-busting U.S. Senator framed for beating up an airline stewardess.
Who directed The Islander?
The Islander was directed by Paul Krasny.
Who stars in The Islander?
The principal cast of The Islander includes Dennis Weaver, Sharon Gless, Peter Mark Richman, Bernadette Peters, Robert Vaughn.
When was The Islander released and how long is it?
The Islander was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Islander?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Islander was composed by John Andrew Tartaglia.