Devil's Island movie poster

Devil's Island

April 28, 1976 1h 1m

Originally released in 1976. Devil's Island is a documentary film. directed by Gerhard Scheumann. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Klaus Bergatt and Sonja Stokowy

Synopsis

Le Quang Vinh, a revolutionary student leader, was arrested in Saigon in August 1961. A show trial and death sentence followed. World-wide protests altered it to “life imprisonment” on Con Son, the Devil’s Island. The humiliating “Tiger-Cages” and the methods of torture are shown.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 1m 61 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Studio H&S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devil's Island about?

Le Quang Vinh, a revolutionary student leader, was arrested in Saigon in August 1961. A show trial and death sentence followed. World-wide protests altered it to “life imprisonment” on Con Son,...

Who directed Devil's Island?

Devil's Island was directed by Gerhard Scheumann.

How long is Devil's Island?

Devil's Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).

When was Devil's Island released?

Devil's Island was released on April 28, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Devil's Island?

The main cast of Devil's Island includes Klaus Bergatt, Sonja Stokowy.