

I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island
1941, English. Directed by Lew Landers.
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A ship's officer is sentenced to Devil's Island for murder after a fatal brawl.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lew LandersDirector
- Sally EilersClaire Martel
- Donald WoodsJoel Grant / Joseph Elmer
- Eduardo CiannelliVictor Martel
- Victor KilianGuissart
- Charles HaltonCommandant
- Dick CurtisJules
- John TyrrellGerault
- Eddie LaughtonBrisson
- Edmund CobbQuarry Guard
- Robert WarwickGovernor
- Lloyd BridgesRene (uncredited)
- Byron FoulgerPresidente Judge (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 August 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edgar Van Eyss, Karl Brown, Otto Eis
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How long is I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?
I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island on?
I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 August 1941. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?
If you liked I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island, try Inside I'm Dancing, Small Things Like These, Othello.
Who directed I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island?
I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island (1941) was directed by Lew Landers and stars Sally Eilers, Donald Woods, Eduardo Ciannelli.