The Camp on Blood Island
"This is not just a story - it is based on brutal truth"
Originally released in 1958. The Camp on Blood Island is a war/thriller film. directed by Val Guest. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring André Morell, Carl Möhner, and Walter Fitzgerald
Synopsis
Set in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II, the film focuses on the brutality and horror that the allied prisoners were exposed to as the Japanese metered out subjugation and punishment to a disgraced and defeated enemy. This harrowing drama concentrates on the deviations of legal and moral definitions when two opposing cultures clash. Although fictional, this was one of the earliest films to deal realistically with life and death in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during the Second War.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
André Morell
as Col. Lambert
Carl Möhner
as Piet Van Elst
Walter Fitzgerald
as Cyril Beattie
Edward Underdown
as Major Dawes
Phil Brown
as Lt. Peter Bellamy
Barbara Shelley
as Kate Keiller
Michael Goodliffe
as Father Paul Anjou
Michael Gwynn
as Tom Shields
Ronald Radd
as Commander Yamaitsu
Marne Maitland
as Captain Sakamura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Camp on Blood Island about?
Set in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II, the film focuses on the brutality and horror that the allied prisoners were exposed to as the Japanese metered out subjugation and punish...
Who directed The Camp on Blood Island?
The Camp on Blood Island was directed by Val Guest.
How long is The Camp on Blood Island?
The Camp on Blood Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Camp on Blood Island released?
The Camp on Blood Island was released on April 15, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Camp on Blood Island?
The main cast of The Camp on Blood Island includes André Morell, Carl Möhner, Walter Fitzgerald, Edward Underdown, Phil Brown.