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Island in the Sun (1957)

Movie ★ 6.5 119 min

Drama Romance

A scandalous tale of politics, social inequality, interracial romance, and murder set on a fictitious British-owned Caribbean island.

Robert Rossen Director Alfred Hayes Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 12, 1957
Runtime
119 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$3.0M
Box office
$5.0M
IMDb
tt0050549
Language
Studio
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions,

Themes

Cast

James Mason James Mason Maxwell Fleury Joan Fontaine Joan Fontaine Mavis Norman Dorothy Dandridge Dorothy Dandridge Margot Seaton Joan Collins Joan Collins Jocelyn Fleury Michael Rennie Michael Rennie Hilary Carson Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte David Boyeur Diana Wynyard Diana Wynyard Mrs. Fleury John Williams John Williams Colonel Whittingham Stephen Boyd Stephen Boyd Euan Templeton Patricia Owens Patricia Owens Sylvia Fleury Basil Sydney Basil Sydney Julian Fleury John Justin John Justin Denis Archer Ronald Squire Ronald Squire Governor Templeton Hartley Power Hartley Power Bradshaw Barbara Upton Colonel's Secretary

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Frequently asked questions

What is Island in the Sun about?
A scandalous tale of politics, social inequality, interracial romance, and murder set on a fictitious British-owned Caribbean island.
Who directed Island in the Sun?
Island in the Sun was directed by Robert Rossen.
Who stars in Island in the Sun?
Island in the Sun stars James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins.
When was Island in the Sun released?
Island in the Sun is a 1957 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Island in the Sun?
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