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Island of the Fishmen

Island of the Fishmen

Killers from the deep guard the forbidden treasures on...

19795.61h 33m

Overview

After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.

Directed by Sergio Martino
Written by Sergio Donati, Cesare Frugoni, Sergio Martino
Produced by Luciano Martino
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Top Cast

Barbara Bach

Barbara Bach

Amanda Marvin

Claudio Cassinelli

Claudio Cassinelli

Lt. Claude de Ross

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Edmond Rackham

Beryl Cunningham

Beryl Cunningham

Shakira

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Prof. Ernest Marvin

Franco Javarone

Franco Javarone

Jose

Roberto Posse

Roberto Posse

Peter

Giuseppe Castellano

Giuseppe Castellano

Skip

Franco Mazzieri

Franco Mazzieri

Francois

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

Decker (US version)

Themes & Keywords

sea monster

About Island of the Fishmen

Island of the Fishmen is a science fiction, horror film released in 1979 exploring themes of sea monster. Directed by Sergio Martino, it stars Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Richard Johnson. After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.

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