Rainbow Island
“PITY THE POOR CASTAWAYS ON THIS TROPICAL ISLE WITH LAMOUR”
Synopsis
Three merchant seamen fleeing the Japanese take refuge on a Pacific island, where they come across a doctor and his daughter who take care of the natives, a hostile tribe that wants to kill the sailors for trespassing on their sacred ground.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Lona
Eddie Bracken
Toby Smith
Gil Lamb
Pete Jenkins
Barry Sullivan
Ken Masters
Forrest Orr
Dr. Curtis
Anne Revere
Queen Oklana
Reed Hadley
High Priest Kahuna
Marc Lawrence
Alcoa
Adia Kuznetzoff
Executioner
Olga San Juan
Miki
Elena Verdugo
Moana
Bobby Barber
Native Banana Man
Yvonne De Carlo
Lona's Companion
Noel Neill
Lona's Companion
Frank Wilcox
Captain
Audrey Young
Native Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon, Arthur Phillips
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Rainbow Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy
Walter DeLeon, Arthur Phillips, Ted Koehler
Roy Webb
Karl Struss
Arthur P. Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Ralph Murphy
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Arthur Phillips
Screenplay
Karl Struss
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 Rainbow Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rainbow Island about?
Three merchant seamen fleeing the Japanese take refuge on a Pacific island, where they come across a doctor and his daughter who take care of the natives, a hostile tribe that wants to kill the sailors for trespassing on their sacred ground.
Who directed Rainbow Island?
Rainbow Island was directed by Ralph Murphy.
Who stars in Rainbow Island?
The principal cast of Rainbow Island includes Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Bracken, Gil Lamb, Barry Sullivan, Forrest Orr.
When was Rainbow Island released and how long is it?
Rainbow Island was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Rainbow Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rainbow Island was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rainbow Island?
Rainbow Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).