Cannibal Island(1956)
He destroyed his victims but saved their heads!
Cannibal Island Synopsis
Though the release date says 1956, this film consists mostly of footage from a 1931 documentary called "Gow the Killer." It was the first sound film to deal with cannibalism, as it documented the social life and customs of primitive tribes that in fact did engage in cannibalism.
Cannibal Island (1956) is a documentary film directed by Edward A. Salisbury, released on February 1, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Gow. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward A. Salisbury
- Status:
- Released
Cannibal Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Edward A. Salisbury.
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Cannibal Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Cannibal Island – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Cannibal Island?
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The main cast of Cannibal Island (1956) includes Gow. The film was directed by Edward A. Salisbury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cannibal Island released?
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Cannibal Island was released on February 1, 1956 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Cannibal Island worth watching?
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Cannibal Island (1956) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.