Death on the Island
La Mort dans l'île
Synopsis
Violette Castillon, a young Parisian lawyer, goes to the Île de Ré where a criminal named Stany claims her to ensure his defense. In exchange, he will tell her the truth about his father, the late robber José Rocca. The day after Violette's arrival on the island, Stany is attacked, a notable from the region is found hanged and other misfortunes befall the island. While the dead are multiplying around her, Violette is determined to discover the truth.
Top Cast
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Léa Bosco
Violette Castillon
Jean-Michel Tinivelli
Clément Borghese
Brigitte Fossey
Jeanne Borghese
Pierre Boulanger
Nino
Joséphine Serre
Sasha Sarafian
Jean-Luc Bideau
Alain Jardié
Abraham Belaga
Serge Bartoli
Anne Canovas
Docteur Wizman
Maxime Leroux
Le Pennec
Mata Gabin
Le juge Rorcher
Olivier Schneider
José Rocca
Lionnel Astier
Stany
Laurent Ournac
Lieutenant Crespau
Valérie Stroh
Clelia
Guilaine Londez
Magali
Pierre Laplace
Raf Vogel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Setbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Setbon
- Original Title
- La Mort dans l'île
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- JLA Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Setbon
Philippe Setbon, Isabel Sebastian
Gaëlle Cholet
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Setbon
Director
Gaëlle Cholet
Producer
Philippe Setbon
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death on the Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death on the Island about?
Violette Castillon, a young Parisian lawyer, goes to the Île de Ré where a criminal named Stany claims her to ensure his defense. In exchange, he will tell her the truth about his father, the late robber José Rocca. The day after Violette's arrival on the island, Stany is attacked, a notable from the region is found hanged and other misfortunes befall the island. While the dead are multiplying around her, Violette is determined to discover the truth.
Who directed Death on the Island?
Death on the Island was directed by Philippe Setbon.
Who stars in Death on the Island?
The principal cast of Death on the Island includes Léa Bosco, Jean-Michel Tinivelli, Brigitte Fossey, Pierre Boulanger, Joséphine Serre.
When was Death on the Island released and how long is it?
Death on the Island was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.