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Island of the Fishmen

R1h 33m1979Sergio Martino
IMDb: 5.2/10Rotten: 60%
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After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Island of the Fishmen (1979) about?

After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.

Who stars in Island of the Fishmen?

Island of the Fishmen stars Barbara Bach (Amanda Marvin), Claudio Cassinelli (Lt. Claude de Ross), Richard Johnson (Edmond Rackham), Beryl Cunningham (Shakira), Joseph Cotten (Prof. Ernest Marvin). The film was directed by Sergio Martino.

How long is Island of the Fishmen?

Island of the Fishmen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is Island of the Fishmen worth watching?

Island of the Fishmen holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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