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Isle of Forgotten Sins (1943): Cast & Plot

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Isle of Forgotten Sins is a 1943 action drama directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring John Carradine as Mike Clancy, Frank Fenton and Gale Sondergaard. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Isle of Forgotten Sins (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Genres
Drama , Action , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
PRC
After the credits
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The story

What Is Isle of Forgotten Sins About?

The premise of Isle of Forgotten Sins without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A turbulent blend of passionate romance and high‑octane adventure sweeps the South Pacific as two divers plunge into dangerous waters seeking a hidden gold fortune, only to clash with a ruthless sea captain and the relentless forces of nature that threaten to drown their quest and test their bond.

Isle of Forgotten Sins Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • american film directed by czech director
  • american film directed by european director
  • south seas
  • monsoon
  • male female relationship
  • sea captain
  • deception
  • sunken treasure
  • shipwreck
  • murder
  • double cross
  • deep sea diver
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Cast & crew

Isle of Forgotten Sins Cast & Characters

John Carradine leads the cast as Mike Clancy, with Frank Fenton as Jack Burke and Gale Sondergaard as Marge Willison. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edgar G. Ulmer

More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.

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Plot

Isle of Forgotten Sins Plot Summary

What happens in Isle of Forgotten Sins from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a boat moored in the harbor, deep-sea diver Mike Clancy, John Carradine, wakes from a drunken sleep to find his diving partner Jack Burke, Frank Fenton, tied to the bunk bed. Burke hotly demands cash before untying him; Clancy swears the money is in his pocket, so Burke reaches in, grabs the cash, and leaves without releasing him.

Full summary

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Isle of Forgotten Sins Videos

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Monsoon (Isle of Forgotten Sins) (1943) - FULL Movie -John Carradine, Gale Sondergaard, Sidney Toler
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Isle of Forgotten Sins?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the deep‑sea diver who wakes up on the boat?

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Isle of Forgotten Sins FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Isle of Forgotten Sins, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Isle of Forgotten Sins?

Isle of Forgotten Sins runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Isle of Forgotten Sins released?

Isle of Forgotten Sins was released on August 15, 1943.

Who directed Isle of Forgotten Sins?

Isle of Forgotten Sins was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

More films by Edgar G. Ulmer

Who is in the cast of Isle of Forgotten Sins?

Isle of Forgotten Sins stars John Carradine as Mike Clancy, Frank Fenton as Jack Burke and Gale Sondergaard as Marge Willison, among 10 credited actors.

Does Isle of Forgotten Sins have a post-credit scene?

No. Isle of Forgotten Sins has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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