Island in the Sun(1957)
Island in the Sun Synopsis
A scandalous tale of politics, social inequality, interracial romance, and murder set on a fictitious British-owned Caribbean island.
Island in the Sun (1957) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Rossen, released on June 12, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge and Joan Collins. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Rossen
- Writers:
- Alfred Hayes, Alec Waugh
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Young
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Island in the Sun (1957) Trailer
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Island in the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Mason
as Maxwell Fleury
Joan Fontaine
as Mavis Norman
Dorothy Dandridge
as Margot Seaton
Joan Collins
as Jocelyn Fleury
Michael Rennie
as Hilary Carson
Harry Belafonte
as David Boyeur
Diana Wynyard
as Mrs. Fleury
John Williams
as Colonel Whittingham
Stephen Boyd
as Euan Templeton
Patricia Owens
as Sylvia Fleury
Basil Sydney
as Julian Fleury
John Justin
as Denis Archer
Key crew
Directed by Robert Rossen, written by Alfred Hayes and Alec Waugh, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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Island in the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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Island in the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Island in the Sun online?
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Island in the Sun (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Island in the Sun?
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The main cast of Island in the Sun (1957) includes James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins and Michael Rennie. The film was directed by Robert Rossen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island in the Sun released?
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Island in the Sun was released on June 12, 1957 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Island in the Sun worth watching?
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Island in the Sun (1957) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Island in the Sun?
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Yes. The official Island in the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.