Battle of Blood Island
“10,000 men attack--only two got through!”
Synopsis
Two American GIs are the only survivors of a unit wiped out in a battle with Japanese troops on an isolated island. The two, who don't like each other, find try to put aside their differences in order to evade the Japanese and survive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Rapp
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Rapp, Philip Roth
- Original Score
- Fred Katz
- Original Title
- Battle of Blood Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- The Filmgroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Rapp
Joel Rapp, Philip Roth
Fred Katz
Jacques R. Marquette
Carlo Lodato
Roger Corman, Stanley Bickman
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Rapp
Writer
Joel Rapp
Director
Fred Katz
Original Music Composer
Stanley Bickman
Producer
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle of Blood Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle of Blood Island about?
Two American GIs are the only survivors of a unit wiped out in a battle with Japanese troops on an isolated island. The two, who don't like each other, find try to put aside their differences in order to evade the Japanese and survive.
Who directed Battle of Blood Island?
Battle of Blood Island was directed by Joel Rapp.
Who stars in Battle of Blood Island?
The principal cast of Battle of Blood Island includes Ron Gans, Richard Devon, Roger Corman.
When was Battle of Blood Island released and how long is it?
Battle of Blood Island was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Battle of Blood Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle of Blood Island was composed by Fred Katz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle of Blood Island?
Battle of Blood Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).