A Game of Death
Synopsis
A shipwrecked Don Rainsford washes up on a homicidal big-game hunter's Caribbean island where the madman hunts human prey for his personal island habitat.
Top Cast
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John Loder
Don Rainsford
Audrey Long
Ellen Trowbridge
Edgar Barrier
Erich Kreiger
Russell Wade
Robert Trowbridge
Russell Hicks
Mr. Whitney
Jason Robards Sr.
Captain
Gene Roth
Pleshke
Noble Johnson
Carib
Robert Clarke
Helmsman
Jimmy Dime
Bulgar
Edmund Glover
Quartermaster
Jimmy Jordan
Steward
Victor Romito
Mongol
Larry Wheat
(uncredited)
Bruce Edwards
Collins
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Connell, Norman Houston
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- A Game of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Richard Connell, Norman Houston
Paul Sawtell
J. Roy Hunt
J.R. Whittredge
Sid Rogell, Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Herman Schlom
Producer
Robert Wise
Director
J.R. Whittredge
Editor
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Renié
Costume Design
Norman Houston
Writer
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 A Game of Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Game of Death about?
A shipwrecked Don Rainsford washes up on a homicidal big-game hunter's Caribbean island where the madman hunts human prey for his personal island habitat.
Who directed A Game of Death?
A Game of Death was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in A Game of Death?
The principal cast of A Game of Death includes John Loder, Audrey Long, Edgar Barrier, Russell Wade, Russell Hicks.
When was A Game of Death released and how long is it?
A Game of Death was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for A Game of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Game of Death was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Game of Death?
A Game of Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).