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Type: Clip • Published 2026-04-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Bolt
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Smith, William Humble, Peter van Praagh
- Original Score
- Patrick Gowers
- Original Title
- Black Island
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Kingsgate Films (London) Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Bolt
Peter Smith, William Humble, Peter van Praagh
Patrick Gowers
Ricky Briggs
Thomas Schwalm
Carole Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Smith
Writer
William Humble
Writer
Ben Bolt
Director
Carole Smith
Producer
Ricky Briggs
Director of Photography
Thomas Schwalm
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Island
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What is Black Island about?
Joe and Michael, 13-year-old Brits, become separated from their class outing, stranded on a small island, and captured by armed men.
Who directed Black Island?
Black Island was directed by Ben Bolt.
Who stars in Black Island?
The principal cast of Black Island includes Martin Murphy, Mike Salmon, Michael Elphick, Allan Surtees, Norman Tipton.
When was Black Island released and how long is it?
Black Island was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Island was composed by Patrick Gowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Island?
Black Island holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).