The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936, English. Directed by John Ford.
Based on the life story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth — responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Warner BaxterDr. Samuel Alexander Mudd
- Gloria StuartMrs. Peggy Mudd
- Claude GillingwaterColonel Dyer
- Arthur ByronMr. Erickson
- O. P. HeggieDr. Mac Intyre
- Harry CareyCommandant
- Francis FordCorporal O'Toole
- John McGuireLieutenant Lovett
- Francis McDonaldJohn Wilkes Booth
- Douglas WoodGeneral Ewing
- John CarradineSergeant Rankin
- Joyce KayMartha Mudd
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson
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What The Prisoner of Shark Island is based on
The Prisoner of Shark Island is based on a true story.
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The Prisoner of Shark Island: quick answers
Is The Prisoner of Shark Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prisoner of Shark Island?
The Prisoner of Shark Island runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Prisoner of Shark Island have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Prisoner of Shark Island. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Prisoner of Shark Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Prisoner of Shark Island is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Prisoner of Shark Island on?
The Prisoner of Shark Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prisoner of Shark Island?
If you liked The Prisoner of Shark Island, try Young Mr. Lincoln, The Buccaneer, Reap the Wild Wind.
Who directed The Prisoner of Shark Island?
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) was directed by John Ford and stars Warner Baxter, Gloria Stuart, Claude Gillingwater.
What is The Prisoner of Shark Island based on?
The Prisoner of Shark Island is based on a true story.