Outcast of the Islands
“Even Her Love Was Primitive!”
Synopsis
After financial improprieties are discovered at the Eastern trading company where he works, Peter Willems flees the resulting disgrace and criminal charges. He persuades the man who gave him his start in life, the merchant ship captain Lingard, to bring him to a trading post on a remote Indonesian island where he can hide out.
Top Cast
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Trevor Howard
Peter Willems
Ralph Richardson
Captain Tom Lingard
Robert Morley
Elmer Almayer
Wendy Hiller
Mrs. Almayer
Kerima
Aissa
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Vinck
George Coulouris
Babalatchi
Annabel Morley
Nina Almayer
Peter Illing
Alagappan
Betty Ann Davies
Mrs. Williams
Frederick Valk
Hudig
A.V. Bramble
Badavi
Marne Maitland
Ships Mate
James Kenney
Ramsey
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fairchild, Joseph Conrad
- Original Score
- Brian Easdale
- Original Title
- Outcast of the Islands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
William Fairchild, Joseph Conrad
Brian Easdale
John Wilcox, Edward Scaife
Bert Bates
Carol Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Reed
Director
Carol Reed
Producer
William Fairchild
Writer
Brian Easdale
Original Music Composer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Bert Bates
Editor
Vincent Korda
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Outcast of the Islands.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outcast of the Islands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Outcast of the Islands about?
After financial improprieties are discovered at the Eastern trading company where he works, Peter Willems flees the resulting disgrace and criminal charges. He persuades the man who gave him his start in life, the merchant ship captain Lingard, to bring him to a trading post on a remote Indonesian island where he can hide out.
Who directed Outcast of the Islands?
Outcast of the Islands was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in Outcast of the Islands?
The principal cast of Outcast of the Islands includes Trevor Howard, Ralph Richardson, Robert Morley, Wendy Hiller, Kerima.
When was Outcast of the Islands released and how long is it?
Outcast of the Islands was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Outcast of the Islands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Outcast of the Islands was composed by Brian Easdale.
Is Outcast of the Islands based on a book or true story?
Outcast of the Islands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Conrad".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Outcast of the Islands?
Outcast of the Islands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).