The Island (1985)
Original title: 生死線
The Island is a 1985 Chinese-language horror movie directed by Leong Po-Chih, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars John Shum Kin-Fun, Ronald Wong and Timothy Shaw Chun-Yung.
John Shum leads an expedition to an supposedly deserted island only to find out that it's inhabited by a group of seriously demented characters, lead by Peter Chan Lung. This is a family that stays together, slays together and when the youngest one is refused in marriage to one of the young girls of the troupe they turn into savage maniacs.
Quick answers
What is The Island about?
John Shum leads an expedition to an supposedly deserted island only to find out that it's inhabited by a group of seriously demented characters, lead by Peter Chan Lung. This is a family that stays together, slays together and when the youngest one is refused in marriage to one of the young girls of the troupe they turn into savage maniacs.
When was The Island released?
The Island was released on 11 October 1985.
How long is The Island?
The Island runs 1h 32m.
Who made The Island?
The Island was directed by Leong Po-Chih.
Cast
- John Shum Kin-Fun as Teacher Cheung
- Ronald Wong as Ronald
- Timothy Shaw Chun-Yung as Timothy
- Che Ching-Yuen as Piggy
- Wai-Kwan Kwok as Cindy
- Peter Chan Lung as Tai Fat
- Chan Ging as Yee Fat
- Billy Ching Sau-Yat as Sam Fat
- Lisa Yuen as Po
- Chan Lap-Ban as Tai Fat's Mother
- Helen Au Hoi-Lun as Sandie / Phyllis
- Hau Sze-Kit as Uncle Yau Hey