The Island of the Fishmen (1979)
L'isola degli uomini pesce (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 40min
- Action, Adventure
- 26 Jun 1981 (USA)
- Movie
Aquatic creatures threaten the existence of a mysterious island.
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Cast
| Barbara Bach | ... |
Amanda Marvin
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| Claudio Cassinelli | ... |
Lt. Claude de Ross
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| Richard Johnson | ... |
Edmond Rackham
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| Beryl Cunningham | ... |
Shakira
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| Joseph Cotten | ... |
Prof. Ernest Marvin
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| Franco Javarone | ... |
José
(as Franco Iavarone)
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Roberto Posse | ... |
Peter
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| Giuseppe Castellano | ... |
Skip
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| Franco Mazzieri | ... |
François
(as Francesco Mazzieri)
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Jim Alquist | ... |
James (US version)
(as James Alquist)
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Eunice Bolt | ... |
Samantha (US version)
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Tom J. Delaney | ... |
Patterson (US version)
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| Mel Ferrer | ... |
Radcliffe (US version)
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| Cameron Mitchell | ... |
Decker (US version)
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Riccardo Petrazzi | ... |
Prisoner on Lifeboat (uncredited)
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| Bobby Rhodes | ... |
Rackham's Servant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sergio Martino | ||
Written by
| Cesare Frugoni | ... | (story) & |
| Luciano Martino | ... | (story) |
| Sergio Donati | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Cesare Frugoni | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Sergio Martino | ... | (screenplay) |
| H.P. Lovecraft | ... | (story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Roger Corman | ... | distribution producer (uncredited) |
| Luciano Martino | ... | producer |
Music by
| Luciano Michelini | ||
Cinematography by
| Giancarlo Ferrando | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Eugenio Alabiso | ||
Editorial Department
| Joe Dante | ... | associate editor: additional sequences, US version (as Giuseppe Dantini) |
| Silvana Di Legge | ... | cutting room assistant |
| Miller Drake | ... | associate editor: additional sequences, US version |
| Amedeo Moriani | ... | assistant editor |
| Fabrizio Scifoni | ... | cutting room assistant |
Production Design by
| Massimo Antonello Geleng | ||
Costume Design by
| Maria Rosaria Crimi | ||
Makeup Department
| Giancarlo De Leonardis | ... | hair stylist |
| Sergio Gennari | ... | hair stylist |
| Nilo Jacoponi | ... | makeup artist (as Nilo Iacoponi) |
| Erik Jensen | ... | makeup assistant: additional sequences, US version (as Ed Jensen) |
| Kenny Myers | ... | makeup assistant: additional sequences, US version (as Ken Myers) |
| Pamela Peitzman | ... | makeup artist: additional sequences, US version |
| Manlio Rocchetti | ... | makeup artist |
| Stefano Trani | ... | makeup artist |
| Chris Walas | ... | special makeup effects: additional sequences, US version |
| Mark Walas | ... | makeup assistant: additional sequences, US version |
Production Management
| Evi Farinelli | ... | unit manager |
| Marco Giannoni | ... | unit manager |
| Gianni Saragò | ... | production supervisor (as Gianni Sarago) |
| Marcello Tagliaferri | ... | production manager |
| David C. Thomas | ... | production manager: additional sequences, US version (as David Thomas) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve Jerrom | ... | second assistant director: additional sequences, US version |
| Massimo Manasse | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Giacomo Calò Carducci | ... | set dresser (as Giacomo Calo Carducci) |
| Aleka Corwin | ... | art director: additional sequences, US version |
| Adriano Tiberi | ... | prop man |
| John Wright | ... | assistant art director: additional sequences, US version |
Sound Department
| Terry Lynn Allen | ... | sound effects editor: additional sequences, US version |
| Angelo Amatulli | ... | boom operator |
| Anna R. Delanzo | ... | boom operator: additional sequences, US version (as Anna De Lanzo) |
| Bruno Moreal | ... | sound mixer |
| Roberto Petrozzi | ... | sound engineer |
| Anthony Santa Croce | ... | location sound mixer: additional sequences, US version (as Tony Santa Croce) |
| Frank von Kuegelgen | ... | post-synchronization (as F.v.K.) |
Special Effects by
| Dino Galiano | ... | special effects (as Cataldo Galiano) |
| Massimo Antonello Geleng | ... | fishmen designer (as M.A. Geleng) |
| Paolo Ricci | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Riccardo Petrazzi | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gianlorenzo Battaglia | ... | underwater camera operator |
| Ben Batzdorff | ... | electrician: additional sequences, US version |
| Ray Bilger | ... | gaffer: additional sequences, US version |
| Carol Depace | ... | still photographer: additional sequences, US version (as Carol De Pace) |
| Matt Giordano | ... | chief grip (as Matteo Giordano) |
| Gary Graver | ... | director of photography: additional sequences, US version |
| Willi Knudsen | ... | camera operator: volcanic activity inserts |
| Claudio Morabito | ... | camera operator |
| Armando Moreschini | ... | chief electrician |
| Daniele Nannuzzi | ... | underwater camera operator |
| Randy Nolen | ... | panaglide operator: additional sequences, US version (as Randy Nolan) |
| Angelo Pennoni | ... | still photographer |
| Alfredo Senzacqua | ... | assistant camera |
| Jeff Smith | ... | grip: additional sequences, US version |
| Tim Suhrstedt | ... | assistant camera: additional sequences, US version |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amedeo Monti | ... | wardrobe |
| Luciana Pianella | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Gale Anne Hurd | ... | location manager: Maui, additional sequences, US version (as Gale Hurd) |
Music Department
| Sandy Berman | ... | composer: additional music, US version |
| Luciano Michelini | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mirella Malatesta | ... | continuity (as Mirella Roy Malatesta) |
Additional Crew
| Laurie Cohn | ... | script supervisor: additional sequences, US version |
| Miller Drake | ... | writer/director: additional scenes, US version |
| Tom McGrath | ... | production assistant: additional sequences, US version |
| Raffaello Saragò | ... | paymaster |
| Matteo Spinola | ... | public relations |
| Luciano De Ambrosis | ... | voice dubbing: Richard Johnson (uncredited) |
| Sergio Graziani | ... | voice dubbing: Joseph Cotten (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Medusa Distribuzione (1979) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Delon Films International (1979) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Les Films Jacques Leitienne (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- Mundial Filmes (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Scotia International Filmverleih (1979) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Valio-Filmi (1979) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Film AB Corona (1980) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1980) (Japan) (theatrical)
- New World Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- New World-Mutual (1982) (Canada) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Carrere Group D.A. (1988) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Viacom (1989) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Imperial Entertainment Home Video (1992) (Poland) (VHS)
- M6 (1993) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Astro Distribution (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- DMEG (2004) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Alan Young Pictures (2005) (United States) (DVD) (as "Island of Mutations")
- Warner Vision France (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Mya Communication (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Scorpion Releasing (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Scorpion Releasing (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Cineploit Records (2021) (Austria) (Blu-ray)
- Cineploit Records (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Full Moon Features (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Beam Entertainment (Japan) (DVD) (DVD producer)
- Creative Axa Co. Ltd. (Japan) (DVD)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS) (as 'Screamers')
- European Video Corporation (EVC) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Sinister Cinema (United States) (DVD) (as 'Island of the Fishmen') (widescreen)
- UFA Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Videocast (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
- C. Malugani (fishmen construction)
- Gianese (fishmen construction)
- Rocchetti e Carboni (fishmen construction)
Other Companies
- C.D. (dubbing)
- C.D. (post-synchronization)
- Cinesicurtà (production insurance councelors)
- Clitumno (music publisher)
- F.v.K. (post-synchronization)
- Helietta Caracciolo (jewelry)
- Iolando Rocchetti (set design execution)
- L'azienda autonoma di soggiorno e turismo di Chiogga e Sottomarina (I) (thanks)
- Modern Film Effects (titles and opticals: US version)
- N.C. (dubbing)
- N.C. (post-synchronization)
- Ryder Sound Services (re-recording: US version)
- The Town Council of Dorgall (the producers thank for cooperation)
- VÓK-Film (I) (parts of the volcanic activity inserts were filmed of Willi Knudsen of)
Storyline
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After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners try to plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | Killers from the deep guard the forbidden treasures on . . . Island of Fishmen See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Future director--then head of publicity and marketing for New World Pictures-- Jim Wynorski is the one who came up with the title change and tagline, and did additional filming, in order for this to be known as "Screamers" in the US. See more » |
| Goofs | The drawing of David Bushnell's 1775 submarine "Turtle" on the wall of the Professor's room is hung upside down. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Fishmen and Their Queen (1995). See more » |