Devil's Island (1976)

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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.

Director: Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Music: Sergio Ortega
Editing: Traute Wischnewski, Ilse Radtke
Production: Studio H&S
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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, the Devil’s Island. The humiliating “Tiger-Cages” and the methods of torture are shown.
Who directed Devil's Island?
Devil's Island was directed by Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann.
Who stars in Devil's Island?
Devil's Island stars Klaus Bergatt, Sonja Stokowy.
How long is Devil's Island?
Devil's Island has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Devil's Island?
Devil's Island is a Documentary film.
Where was Devil's Island produced?
Devil's Island was produced in East Germany.