Isle of the Dead
“A grave's dank darkness smothers the screams of a girl still alive!”
Synopsis
On a Greek island during the 1912 war, several people are trapped by quarantine for the plague. If that isn't enough worry, one of the people—a superstitious old peasant—suspects a young woman of being a vampiric demon.
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Isle Of The Dead 1945 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-02
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Gen. Nikolas Pherides
Ellen Drew
Thea
Marc Cramer
Oliver Davis
Katherine Emery
Mary St. Aubyn
Helene Thimig
Madame Kyra
Alan Napier
St. Aubyn
Jason Robards Sr.
Albrecht
Ernst Deutsch
Dr. Drossos
Skelton Knaggs
Andrew Robbins (uncredited)
Sherry Hall
Col. Kobestes (uncredited)
Erick Hanson
Officer (uncredited)
Rose Hobart
Mary St. Aubyn (in long shot; uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$246K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ardel Wray
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Isle of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $246K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Ardel Wray
Leigh Harline
Jack MacKenzie
Lyle Boyer
Jack J. Gross, Val Lewton
Department Leadership Roster
Lyle Boyer
Editor
Mark Robson
Director
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Val Lewton
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Ardel Wray
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isle of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Isle of the Dead about?
On a Greek island during the 1912 war, several people are trapped by quarantine for the plague. If that isn't enough worry, one of the people—a superstitious old peasant—suspects a young woman of being a vampiric demon.
Who directed Isle of the Dead?
Isle of the Dead was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Isle of the Dead?
The principal cast of Isle of the Dead includes Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Marc Cramer, Katherine Emery, Helene Thimig.
When was Isle of the Dead released and how long is it?
Isle of the Dead was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Isle of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Isle of the Dead was composed by Leigh Harline.