Pascali's Island
“At the end of an empire, a mystery began.”
Synopsis
1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.
Top Cast
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Ben Kingsley
Basil Pascali
Charles Dance
Anthony Bowles
Helen Mirren
Lydia Neuman
Kevork Malikyan
Mardosian
Nadim Sawalha
Pasha
T. P. McKenna
Dr. Hogan
Giorgos Oikonomou
Greek Rebel
Vernon Dobtcheff
Pariente
George Murcell
Herr Gesing
Stefan Gryff
Izzet Effendi
Sheila Allen
Mrs. Merchant
Nick Burnell
Chaudan
Brook Williams
Turkish Officer
Kostis Savvidakis
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- James Dearden, Barry Unsworth
- Original Score
- Loek Dikker
- Original Title
- Pascali's Island
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Dearfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Dearden
James Dearden, Barry Unsworth
Loek Dikker
Roger Deakins
Edward Marnier
Mirella Sklavounou, Scott Millaney, Paul Raphael, Tania Blunden
Department Leadership Roster
James Dearden
Director
James Dearden
Writer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Edward Marnier
Editor
Loek Dikker
Original Music Composer
Mirella Sklavounou
Producer
Paul Raphael
Producer
Tania Blunden
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pascali's Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pascali's Island about?
1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.
Who directed Pascali's Island?
Pascali's Island was directed by James Dearden.
Who stars in Pascali's Island?
The principal cast of Pascali's Island includes Ben Kingsley, Charles Dance, Helen Mirren, Kevork Malikyan, Nadim Sawalha.
When was Pascali's Island released and how long is it?
Pascali's Island was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Pascali's Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pascali's Island was composed by Loek Dikker.
Is Pascali's Island based on a book or true story?
Pascali's Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Unsworth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pascali's Island?
Pascali's Island holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).