Island of Lost Souls (1974)

A place where violating a dead friend is part of the most vile existence.

Island of Lost Souls (1974) poster

Rene Cardona directs the film version of Jose Leon Sanchez's best-selling novel, which relates the author's 20 years of imprisonment on an island ruled by brutality. When a sadistic man declares himself the boss of an island pueblo, an innocent husband and wife become the victims of his selfish rule. Once the evil man's deeds reach the authorities on the mainland, however, he sinks further into madness and declares "his" island its own republic.

Director: René Cardona
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 95 min
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Music: Raúl Lavista
Editing: Alfredo Rosas Priego
Country: Mexico
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: René Cardona
More Films in Genre: Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Island of Lost Souls about?
Rene Cardona directs the film version of Jose Leon Sanchez's best-selling novel, which relates the author's 20 years of imprisonment on an island ruled by brutality. When a sadistic man declares himself the boss of an island pueblo, an innocent husband and wife become the victims of his selfish rule. Once the evil man's deeds reach the authorities on the mainland, however, he sinks further into madness and declares "his" island its own republic.
Who directed Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls was directed by René Cardona.
Who stars in Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls stars Mario Almada, Eric del Castillo, Wolf Ruvinskis, Alejandro Ciangherotti Jr., Marianne Sauvage, Xavier Marc.
How long is Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls is a Crime film.
Where was Island of Lost Souls produced?
Island of Lost Souls was produced in Mexico.