The Penal Colony
Originally released in 1970. The Penal Colony is a drama film. directed by Raúl Ruiz. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mónica Echeverría, Luis Alarcón, and Aníbal Reyna
Synopsis
A foreign journalist arrives on a small Pacific island 200 miles off the coast of South America. Once a leper colony, the island was later transformed into a prison and then, under U.N. mandate, made into an independent republic. Yet despite democratic structures, the inhabitants--who speak a strange dialect composed of Spanish and English--still obey the old prison rules. After sending back detailed accounts of the torture and repression seen everywhere, the journalist realizes that she has fallen into the trap created for her by the islanders: lacking natural resources, the island's main export is news.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Chile
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Alcaman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Penal Colony about?
A foreign journalist arrives on a small Pacific island 200 miles off the coast of South America. Once a leper colony, the island was later transformed into a prison and then, under U.N. mandate, ma...
Who directed The Penal Colony?
The Penal Colony was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
How long is The Penal Colony?
The Penal Colony has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was The Penal Colony released?
The Penal Colony was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Penal Colony?
The main cast of The Penal Colony includes Mónica Echeverría, Luis Alarcón, Aníbal Reyna, Nelson Villagra.