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Prisoners plot a brutal escape from the infamous Devil's Island in this 1910s-set action tale.

I ESCAPED FROM DEVIL'S ISLAND

He's the devil they named the island for!

1973 · 1h 27m · R · Action / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

In 1916, a group of prisoners plot their escape from the notorious fortress located in French Guiana.

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What is I Escaped From Devil's Island about?

I Escaped From Devil's Island is a 1973 Mexico/USA action-adventure film directed by William Witney about prisoners Le Bras and Davert who attempt a daring escape from the notorious Devil's Island penal colony.

Programmer's Pick

If the steamy tropics, shirtless brawls, and a penal colony packed with cruelty sound like your ticket, welcome to Devil's Island. Jim Brown leads a breakneck escape that pulls no punches—expect lepers, sharks, and a raft of exploitation-era kinks along the way.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in 1916, I Escaped From Devil's Island chronicles the harrowing ordeal of prisoners confined to the infamous fortress in French Guiana. Life inside is harsh, pushing inmates like Le Bras and Davert to risk everything for a chance at freedom. As they make their break, the escapees face not just the brutal conditions of captivity and forced labor, but also the unpredictable dangers lurking along their route—submissive native women and a leper colony among them. The film blends action and adventure with a raw depiction of survival, all within the oppressive atmosphere of an early 20th-century penal colony.

Details & Specs

Director
William Witney
Writer
Richard DeLong Adams
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
Mexico, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Adventure
Also Known As
Meuterei auf der Todesinsel

Why This Matters

Produced by Roger and Gene Corman, this exploitation film exemplifies the practice of quickly creating films to capitalize on the publicity of major studio releases, in this case following the release of Papillon.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: William Witney Writer: Richard DeLong Adams
Jim Brown Jim Brown Le Bras Christopher George Christopher George Davert RE Richard Ely Jo-Jo James Luisi James Luisi Dazzas Paul Richards Paul Richards Maj. Marteau Richard Rust Richard Rust Sgt. Zamorra Jan Merlin Jan Merlin Rosenquist Robert Phillips Robert Phillips Blassier Stephen Whittaker Stephen Whittaker Leper Count BH Bob Harris The Barber Max Kerlow Max Kerlow Pelliserre Ana De Sade Ana De Sade Bedalia GR Gabriella Rios Indian Girl

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Why Cult

Penal Colony Escape

Set inside the notorious Devil's Island, the film follows desperate prisoners plotting their flight from one of history's harshest prisons.

Jim Brown Leads

Football legend and blaxploitation star Jim Brown stars as Le Bras, powering through sweat, sand, and shackles.

Exploitative Flair

Expect a full menu of grindhouse elements: nudity, sadism, bondage, and a sweaty, feverish atmosphere.

Perilous Encounters

The escapees' path is littered with threats—from leper colonies to sharks and more, every step is a hazard.

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Questions from the Vault

When was I Escaped From Devil's Island released? +

I Escaped From Devil's Island was released in 1973.

Who directed I Escaped From Devil's Island? +

I Escaped From Devil's Island was directed by William Witney.

How long is I Escaped From Devil's Island? +

I Escaped From Devil's Island has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is I Escaped From Devil's Island? +

I Escaped From Devil's Island is an action-adventure film.

Where can I watch I Escaped From Devil's Island? +

You can watch I Escaped From Devil's Island on SassyFlix.

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