Devil's Island
Originally released in 1996. Devil's Island is a drama/comedy film. directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
Starring Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, and Gísli Halldórsson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan
- Zentropa Entertainments
- Peter Rommel Productions
- Filmhuset AS
- ZDF/Arte
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devil's Island about?
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 h...
Who directed Devil's Island?
Devil's Island was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
How long is Devil's Island?
Devil's Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Devil's Island released?
Devil's Island was released on October 3, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Devil's Island?
The main cast of Devil's Island includes Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Gísli Halldórsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Þórir Geirsson.