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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Horror
Votes33
DirectorJuan Piquer Simón
WritersJuan Piquer Simón, Ron Gantman, Joaquín Grau
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMystery on Monster Island
About Mystery on Monster Island
A young European boy living in San Francisco is reluctant to marry his long-term girlfriend because he wants to travel around the world first. His wealthy uncle agrees to send him on a global expedition aboard his ship, but en route the boy and his travelling companion are shipwrecked on a remote island, populated by countless prehistoric creatures as well as gold-hunting bandits.
Directed by Juan Piquer Simón, Mystery on Monster Island leans on a strong ensemble — Terence Stamp, Peter Cushing, Blanca Estrada — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1981.
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