Sinners in Paradise
“EXPLOSIVE DRAMA of 7 dangerous men and a woman marooned on a primitive island”
Synopsis
After a plane crash in the Pacific, the disparate band of survivors must learn to work together on a isolated island, change their self-centered ways, and examine their motives for wanting to escape from their pasts.
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Sinners in Paradise (1938) ADVENTURE
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-21
Top Cast
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Madge Evans
Anne Wesson
John Boles
Jim Taylor
Bruce Cabot
Robert "The Torpedo" Malone
Marion Martin
Iris Compton
Gene Lockhart
Senator John P. Corey
Charlotte Wynters
Thelma Chase
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Franklin Sydney
Milburn Stone
T.L. Honeyman
Don 'Red' Barry
Jessup
Morgan Conway
Harrison Brand
Willie Fung
Ping
Dwight Frye
Marshall (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Buckley, Louis Stevens, Lester Cole
- Original Title
- Sinners in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, James Whale Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Harold Buckley, Louis Stevens, Lester Cole
George Robinson
Maurice Wright
Department Leadership Roster
James Whale
Director
Harold Buckley
Writer
Louis Stevens
Writer
Lester Cole
Writer
Maurice Wright
Editor
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinners in Paradise
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What is Sinners in Paradise about?
After a plane crash in the Pacific, the disparate band of survivors must learn to work together on a isolated island, change their self-centered ways, and examine their motives for wanting to escape from their pasts.
Who directed Sinners in Paradise?
Sinners in Paradise was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in Sinners in Paradise?
The principal cast of Sinners in Paradise includes Madge Evans, John Boles, Bruce Cabot, Marion Martin, Gene Lockhart.
When was Sinners in Paradise released and how long is it?
Sinners in Paradise was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sinners in Paradise?
Sinners in Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).