The Light at the Edge of the World
“Jules Verne Takes You Over the Edge of the World!”
Synopsis
Pirates take over a lighthouse on a rocky island. They then execute a devious plan to cause ships to run aground, pillaging their wrecks. A lone member of the lighthouse crew survives, and he deperately fights their plot. A shipwrecked maiden that avoids the pirates slaughter soon complicates the situation.
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Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Will Denton
Yul Brynner
Jonathan Kongre
Samantha Eggar
Arabella
Jean-Claude Drouot
Virgilio
Fernando Rey
Captain Moriz
Renato Salvatori
Montefiore
Massimo Ranieri
Felipe
Aldo Sambrell
Tarcante (as Aldo Sanbrell)
Tito García
Emilio (as Tito Garcia)
Víctor Israel
Das Mortes (as Victor Israel)
Antonio Rebollo
Santos (as Tony Skios)
Luis Barboo
Calsa Larga (as Luis Bar Boo)
Tony Cyrus
Valgolyo
Raúl Castro
Malapinha
Oscar Davis
Amador
Alejandro de Enciso
Morabbito
Martin Uviente
Balduino (as Martin Uvience)
John Clark
Matt
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Billington
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Rowe
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- The Light at the Edge of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Liechtenstein, Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Jetfilm, Triumfilm, Bryna Productions, National General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Billington
Tom Rowe, Jules Verne, Rachel Billington
Piero Piccioni
Cecilio Paniagua, Henri Decaë
Bert Bates
Alfredo Matas, Kirk Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Deirdre Clancy
Costume Design
Manolo Mampaso
Costume Design
Kevin Billington
Director
Kirk Douglas
Producer
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Bert Bates
Editor
Rachel Billington
Writer
Tom Rowe
Screenplay
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light at the Edge of the World
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What is The Light at the Edge of the World about?
Pirates take over a lighthouse on a rocky island. They then execute a devious plan to cause ships to run aground, pillaging their wrecks. A lone member of the lighthouse crew survives, and he deperately fights their plot. A shipwrecked maiden that avoids the pirates slaughter soon complicates the situation.
Who directed The Light at the Edge of the World?
The Light at the Edge of the World was directed by Kevin Billington.
Who stars in The Light at the Edge of the World?
The principal cast of The Light at the Edge of the World includes Kirk Douglas, Yul Brynner, Samantha Eggar, Jean-Claude Drouot, Fernando Rey.
When was The Light at the Edge of the World released and how long is it?
The Light at the Edge of the World was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light at the Edge of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light at the Edge of the World was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is The Light at the Edge of the World based on a book or true story?
The Light at the Edge of the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light at the Edge of the World?
The Light at the Edge of the World holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).