The Secret of Blood Island
“Every day a man flogged to death till the secret is told!”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of a British secret agent, shot down over Malaya near to a Allied POW forced labour camp. There she is hidden, disguised as a youthful prisoner, until her escape can be effected. The costs of keeping her identity secret fall on all the POW's as the Japanese embark on a policy of ruthless terror to extract her and the focus shifts to the conflicts of the group' s collective concerns against the necessities of personal survival.
Top Cast
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Jack Hedley
Sgt. John Crewe
Barbara Shelley
Elaine
Patrick Wymark
Major Jocomo
Bill Owen
George Bludgin
Michael Ripper
Lt. Tojoko
Charles Tingwell
Major Dryden
Lee Montague
Levy
Peter Welch
Richardson
Glyn Houston
Berry
Edwin Richfield
Tom O'Reilly
Philip Latham
Cpt. Drake
Ian Whittaker
Mills
Peter Craze
Red
David Saire
Kempi Chief
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Quentin Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling
- Original Title
- The Secret of Blood Island
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Quentin Lawrence
John Gilling
Anthony Nelson Keys
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer
John Gilling
Writer
Quentin Lawrence
Director
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of Blood Island
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What is The Secret of Blood Island about?
Based on the true story of a British secret agent, shot down over Malaya near to a Allied POW forced labour camp. There she is hidden, disguised as a youthful prisoner, until her escape can be effected. The costs of keeping her identity secret fall on all the POW's as the Japanese embark on a policy of ruthless terror to extract her and the focus shifts to the conflicts of the group' s collective concerns against the necessities of personal survival.
Who directed The Secret of Blood Island?
The Secret of Blood Island was directed by Quentin Lawrence.
Who stars in The Secret of Blood Island?
The principal cast of The Secret of Blood Island includes Jack Hedley, Barbara Shelley, Patrick Wymark, Bill Owen, Michael Ripper.
When was The Secret of Blood Island released and how long is it?
The Secret of Blood Island was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.