Devil's Island(1996)
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Devil's Island Synopsis
Devil's Island is a bitter sweet tale of Iceland in the fifties. Life is rough in Reykjavik's post-war slum of Camp Thule, where the abandoned US military barracks have been turned into makeshift homes. Struggling wives and their hard-working husbands try to make ends meet. The younger generation dreams of dollars, Rock'n'Roll and the American way of life. To celebrate or to drown their misery - they're never short of a good reason to booze. Devil's Island vividly depicts the everyday life of a wacky family, their neighbours and friends and shows how some of their dreams come true and others don't.
Devil's Island (1996) is a drama and comedy film directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, released on October 3, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Gísli Halldórsson and Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
- Writers:
- Einar Kárason
- Producers:
- Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Egil Ødegård, Peter Aalbæk Jensen
- Cinematographer:
- Ari Kristinsson
- Production:
- Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan, Zentropa Entertainments, Peter Rommel Productions, Filmhuset AS, ZDF/Arte
- Status:
- Released
Devil's Island (1996) Trailer
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Devil's Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Baltasar Kormákur
as Baddi
- Sigurveig Jónsdóttir
Sigurveig Jónsdóttir
as Karolina
- Gísli Halldórsson
Gísli Halldórsson
as Thomas
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
as Dolly
- Sveinn Geirsson
Sveinn Geirsson
as Danni
- Saga Jónsdóttir
Saga Jónsdóttir
as Gógó
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
as Grjóni
- Geo von Krogh
Geo von Krogh
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
Key crew
Directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, written by Einar Kárason, produced by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Egil Ødegård and Peter Aalbæk Jensen.
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Devil's Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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Devil's Island – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Devil's Island?
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The main cast of Devil's Island (1996) includes Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Gísli Halldórsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir and Sveinn Geirsson. The film was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Devil's Island released?
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Devil's Island was released on October 3, 1996 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Devil's Island worth watching?
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Devil's Island (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Devil's Island?
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