Thunder Island
“The one bullet that could send terror screaming through the whole Caribbean!”
Synopsis
A hit man hijacks a boat — and the married couple aboard — in order to carry out a contract on a dictator in the Caribbean.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Leewood
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Nicholson, Don Devlin
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Thunder Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API), Cooperativa de Artes Cinematograficas, Producciones del Viejo San Juan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Leewood
Jack Nicholson, Don Devlin
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Jack Leewood
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Leewood
Producer
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Jack Nicholson
Screenplay
Don Devlin
Screenplay
Jack Leewood
Director
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder Island about?
A hit man hijacks a boat — and the married couple aboard — in order to carry out a contract on a dictator in the Caribbean.
Who directed Thunder Island?
Thunder Island was directed by Jack Leewood.
Who stars in Thunder Island?
The principal cast of Thunder Island includes Gene Nelson, Brian Kelly, Fay Spain, Miriam Colon, Antonio Torres Martinó.
When was Thunder Island released and how long is it?
Thunder Island was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder Island was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.