Movie

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island

“The Most Astounding Story a Man Can Know...And Live to Tell”

★ 7.0(1)19411h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Lew Landers
Release date: 1941-08-04
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island is a 1941 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lew Landers, starring Sally Eilers, Donald Woods and Eduardo Ciannelli. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A ship's officer is sentenced to Devil's Island for murder after a fatal brawl.

Cast

Sally Eilers

Claire Martel

Donald Woods

Joel Grant / Joseph Elmer

Eduardo Ciannelli

Dr. Victor Martel

Victor Kilian

Guissart

Charles Halton

Commandant

Dick Curtis

Jules

John Tyrrell

Gerault

Eddie Laughton

Brisson

Edmund Cobb

Quarry Guard

Robert Warwick

Governor

Lloyd Bridges

Rene (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Presidente Judge (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

prisonromancedevil's islandunhappy marriagesadistic husbandinnocent man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island in South Africa?+

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I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?+

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?+

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island stars Sally Eilers, Donald Woods, Eduardo Ciannelli, Victor Kilian and Charles Halton.

When did I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island come out?+

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island is a 1941 movie directed by Lew Landers.

What genre is I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?+

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island is Drama film.

Who directed I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?+

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island was directed by Lew Landers.