The Camp on Blood Island (1958): Cast & Plot
The Camp on Blood Island is a 1958 war thriller directed by Val Guest, starring Michael Ripper as Japanese driver, Milton Reid and Anthony Chinn. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Val Guest
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Camp on Blood Island About?
The premise of The Camp on Blood Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a Japanese POW camp during World II, the film portrays the brutal reality faced by Allied prisoners as they endure harsh subjugation and punishment. The harrowing drama examines the clash of legal and moral codes between two cultures, highlighting the severe suffering endured. Though fictional, it was among the earliest movies to depict life and death in a Japanese camp with stark realism.
The Camp on Blood Island Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- sweaty cloth
- sweaty
- sweaty man
- sweating
- man in uniform
- prison
- prisoner of war camp
- japanese army
- british army
- soldier
- sergeant
- lieutenant
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- commander
- colonel
- prisoner of war
- world war two
The Camp on Blood Island Cast & Characters
Michael Ripper leads the cast as Japanese driver, with Milton Reid as Japanese Executioner (uncredited) and Anthony Chinn as Japanese Sentry (uncredited). Directed by Val Guest; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Val Guest
- Michael Ripper as Japanese driver
- Milton Reid as Japanese Executioner (uncredited)
- Anthony Chinn as Japanese Sentry (uncredited)
- Ronald Radd as Commander Yamaitsu
Also Starring in The Camp on Blood Island
· 28 more- André Morell Col. Lambert
- Carl Möhner Piet Van Elst
- Richard Wordsworth Dr. Robert Keiller
- Walter Fitzgerald Cyril Beattie
- Mary Merrall Mrs. Helen Beattie
- Michael Goodliffe Father Paul Anjou
- Phil Brown Lt. Peter Bellamy
- Barbara Shelley Kate Keiller
- Edward Underdown Major Dawes
- Marne Maitland Captain Sakamura
- Michael Gwynn Tom Shields
- Geoffrey Bayldon New Prisoner (uncredited)
- Lee Montague Japanese Soldier
- Edwin Richfield Sergeant-Major
- Jack McNaughton 1st Prisoner
- Wolfe Morris Interpreter
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- Barry Lowe Cpl. Betts
- Peter Forbes-Robertson Lt. Thornton (as Peter Wayn)
- Jan Holden Nurse
- Betty Cooper Woman Prisoner
- Vincent Wong Japanese Driver (uncredited)
- Grace Denbigh Russell Woman Prisoner
- Max Butterfield Cpl. Hallam
- Michael Brill Davis
- Barbara Yu Ling Woman Prisoner
- Anne Ridler Woman Prisoner
- Liliane Sottane Mala
- Jacqueline Curtis Sick Prisoner
More from Val Guest
More films directed by Val Guest, best-rated first: Casino Royale, Child’s Play, Mark of the Devil and Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective.
The Camp on Blood Island Plot Summary
What happens in The Camp on Blood Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Emperor Hirohito’s surrender to the Allies is announced on August 15, 1945, across the Empire, signaling the end of the Pacific War. Yet at Blood Island, the news has not reached the Japanese guards and inmates. The camp’s commandant Col. Yamamitsu, Ronald Radd, has already told senior Allied officer Col. Lambert, André Morell, that he will order the massacre of the entire camp—including the nearby women’s camp—if Japan surrenders. The knowledge of the war’s end remains a secret among most of the prisoners, except for Piet Van Elst, Carl Möhner, a Dutch former rubber planter who has managed to learn the truth through a hidden radio receiver.
Full summary
The whole story of The Camp on Blood Island, scene by scene
The Camp on Blood Island Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Camp on Blood Island?
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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The Camp on Blood Island Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Die gelbe Hölle” and “L'Île du camp sans retour”.
- Also known as
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- Die gelbe Hölle
- L'Île du camp sans retour
- 血岛扎营
- L'isola dei disperati
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The Camp on Blood Island FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Camp on Blood Island, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Camp on Blood Island?
The Camp on Blood Island runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Camp on Blood Island released?
The Camp on Blood Island was released on April 15, 1958.
Who directed The Camp on Blood Island?
The Camp on Blood Island was directed by Val Guest.
More films by Val Guest Who is in the cast of The Camp on Blood Island?
The Camp on Blood Island stars Michael Ripper as Japanese driver, Milton Reid as Japanese Executioner (uncredited) and Anthony Chinn as Japanese Sentry (uncredited), among 32 credited actors.
Does The Camp on Blood Island have a post-credit scene?
No. The Camp on Blood Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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