Flame of the Islands
Synopsis
An administrative assistant who may or may not have been the mistress of her firm’s deceased client receives a payout from the dead man’s widow and uses it to buy a stake in a Caribbean casino. In addition to being a neophyte empresario she’s a nightclub singer and several men lust after her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Manning
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- Flame of the Islands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
Bruce Manning, Adele Comandini
Nelson Riddle
Bud Thackery
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Ludwig
Director
Bruce Manning
Screenplay
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flame of the Islands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flame of the Islands about?
An administrative assistant who may or may not have been the mistress of her firm’s deceased client receives a payout from the dead man’s widow and uses it to buy a stake in a Caribbean casino. In addition to being a neophyte empresario she’s a nightclub singer and several men lust after her.
Who directed Flame of the Islands?
Flame of the Islands was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in Flame of the Islands?
The principal cast of Flame of the Islands includes Yvonne De Carlo, Howard Duff, Zachary Scott, Kurt Kasznar, James Arness.
When was Flame of the Islands released and how long is it?
Flame of the Islands was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Flame of the Islands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flame of the Islands was composed by Nelson Riddle.