The Island
“For three hundred years a terrifying secret has been kept from the outside world.”
Synopsis
David Nau leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation in the Caribbean. When reporter Blair Maynard and his son arrive to investigate the mystery of the disappearing boats, Nau and his band of raiders decide to induct them into their tribe.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-31
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Blair Maynard
David Warner
David Nau
Angela Punch McGregor
Beth
Frank Middlemass
Windsor
Don Henderson
Rollo
Dudley Sutton
Dr. Brazil
Colin Jeavons
Hizzoner
Zakes Mokae
Wescott
Brad Sullivan
Stark
Jeffrey Frank
Justin Maynard
John O'Leary
Doctor #1
Bruce McLaughlin
Doctor #2
Jimmy Casino
Doctor #3
Suzanne Astor
Mrs. Burgess
Susan Bredhoff
Kate
Reg Evans
Jack the Bat
Steve Gladstone
Pirate
David Hart
Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$6.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Benchley
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- The Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Peter Benchley
Ennio Morricone
Henri Decaë
Richard A. Harris
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Peter Benchley
Screenplay
David Brown
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Island about?
David Nau leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation in the Caribbean. When reporter Blair Maynard and his son arrive to investigate the mystery of the disappearing boats, Nau and his band of raiders decide to induct them into their tribe.
Who directed The Island?
The Island was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Island?
The principal cast of The Island includes Michael Caine, David Warner, Angela Punch McGregor, Frank Middlemass, Don Henderson.
When was The Island released and how long is it?
The Island was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Island?
The Island had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $15.7M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Island was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Island based on a book or true story?
The Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Benchley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Island?
The Island holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).