Outcast of the Islands (1951): Cast & Plot
Outcast of the Islands is a 1951 adventure drama directed by Carol Reed, starring Trevor Howard as Peter Willems, Ralph Richardson and Robert Morley. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Outcast of the Islands About?
The premise of Outcast of the Islands without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After financial improprieties at the Eastern trading company are uncovered, Peter Willems flees disgrace and criminal charges. He persuades his mentor, captain Lingard, to bring him to a remote Indonesian trading post, where he hopes to hide out. The island’s isolation and primitive conditions force him to confront his past and adapt to a world.
Outcast of the Islands Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- island
- based on novel
- indigenous people
- secret
- man
- ship's captain
- theft
- port city
- trading post
- fired from a job
- secret trading post
- east asia
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- merchant
- fake suicide
- skinny dipping
- boy rear nudity
- boy frontal nudity
- boy skinny dipping
- boy
- period drama
- sea adventure
- imperialism
- cannibal
- outcast
Outcast of the Islands Cast & Characters
Trevor Howard leads the cast as Peter Willems, with Ralph Richardson as Captain Tom Lingard and Robert Morley as Elmer Almayer. Directed by Carol Reed; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Carol Reed
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Robert Morley as Elmer Almayer -
Wendy Hiller as Mrs. Almayer
Also Starring in Outcast of the Islands
· 10 more- Annabel Morley Nina Almayer
- Kerima Aissa
- George Coulouris Babalatchi
- Wilfrid Hyde-White Vinck
- Marne Maitland Ships Mate
- Peter Illing Alagappan
- Frederick Valk Hudig
- James Kenney Ramsey
- Betty Ann Davies Mrs. Williams
- A.V. Bramble Badavi
More from Carol Reed
More films directed by Carol Reed, best-rated first: The Third Man, Odd Man Out, Oliver! and Mutiny on the Bounty.
Outcast of the Islands Plot Summary
What happens in Outcast of the Islands from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter Willems, Trevor Howard, is a selfish and ambitious man who stands accused of theft while serving as the manager of a shipping port operation near Singapore. After his dismissal for misconduct, he reconnects with the trading ship Lingard, a vessel that had befriended him when he was twelve. Captain Tom Lingard, Ralph Richardson, offers to help Willems rebuild his reputation by guiding him to a distant trading village that lies along a treacherous channel off the coast near Batam.
Full summary
The whole story of Outcast of the Islands, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Outcast of the Islands?
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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What crime is Peter Willems accused of while serving as a shipping port manager near Singapore?
Outcast of the Islands Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Aisa, to Rodon tis Polynisias” and “섬의 추방자”.
- Also known as
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- Aisa, to Rodon tis Polynisias
- 섬의 추방자
- L'avventuriero della Malesia
- Der Verdammte der Inseln
- Άισα: Το Ρόδον της Πολυνησίας
- 海隅逐客
- 버림받은 자의 초상
- Desterrado de las islas
- Prognan na otoke
- Le Banni des îles
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Outcast of the Islands FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Outcast of the Islands, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Outcast of the Islands?
Outcast of the Islands runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Outcast of the Islands released?
Outcast of the Islands was released on November 15, 1951.
Who directed Outcast of the Islands?
Outcast of the Islands was directed by Carol Reed.
More films by Carol Reed Who is in the cast of Outcast of the Islands?
Outcast of the Islands stars Trevor Howard as Peter Willems, Ralph Richardson as Captain Tom Lingard and Robert Morley as Elmer Almayer, among 14 credited actors.
Does Outcast of the Islands have a post-credit scene?
No. Outcast of the Islands has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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