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Women of Devil’s Island (1962): Cast

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Women of Devil’s Island is a 1962 action drama directed by Domenico Paolella, starring Guy Madison as Henri Vallière, Paul Müller and Michèle Mercier. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Women of Devil’s Island (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Women of Devil’s Island About?

The premise of Women of Devil’s Island without spoilers.

Italian costume drama following convicted French women sent to the brutal Devil’s Island penal colony. They trek through alligator‑infested swamps, search for hidden gold, and endure grueling labor, working nights for the guards to earn any respite. The arrival of new warden Guy Madison promises reforms and a clash with the harsh regime.

Women of Devil’s Island Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • women in prison
  • escape attempt
  • chain
  • panning for gold
  • sickness
  • cult
  • prison
  • island
  • female prisoner
  • penal colony
  • water
  • traitor
+31 more
  • tied up
  • sister sister relationship
  • ship
  • rowboat
  • revolutionary
  • pompadour
  • pirate
  • male slaps female
  • male chauvinism
  • lieutenant
  • lashing
  • interrupted hanging
  • impostor
  • gun
  • gunpowder
  • french
  • chained
  • capture
  • captain
  • cannon
  • bunk bed
  • boat
  • aristocrat
  • alligator
  • women's prison
  • gold
  • sexual favor
  • sea
  • mulatto
  • keg
  • gunshot
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Cast & crew

Women of Devil’s Island Cast & Characters

Guy Madison leads the cast as Henri Vallière, with Paul Müller as Lefèvre and Michèle Mercier as Martine Foucher. Directed by Domenico Paolella; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Domenico Paolella

More films directed by Domenico Paolella: Gardenia, Stunt Squad, Story of a Cloistered Nun and The Nun and the Devil.

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Women of Devil’s Island Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

Women of Devil’s Island FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Women of Devil’s Island, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Women of Devil’s Island?

Women of Devil’s Island runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Women of Devil’s Island released?

Women of Devil’s Island was released on July 27, 1962.

Who directed Women of Devil’s Island?

Women of Devil’s Island was directed by Domenico Paolella.

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Who is in the cast of Women of Devil’s Island?

Women of Devil’s Island stars Guy Madison as Henri Vallière, Paul Müller as Lefèvre and Michèle Mercier as Martine Foucher, among 13 credited actors.

Does Women of Devil’s Island have a post-credit scene?

No. Women of Devil’s Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Women of Devil’s Island in?

The original language of Women of Devil’s Island is Italian.

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