Politics, romance and miscegenation in the Caribbean. James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge. Hilary: Michael Rennie. Jocelyn: Joan Collins. Ewan: Stephen Boyd. Sylvia: Patricia Owens. Julian: Basil Sydney. Denis: John Justin. Bradshaw: Hartley Power. Mrs. Fleury: Diana Wynyard. Well-produced but muddled adaptation. Directed by Robert Rossen., A controversial film about a young black males political ambition which conflicts with his romantic liaison with a white female., Featuring splendiferous on-location cinematography, this dramatic adaptation of Alec Waugh’s novel tells the story of Caribbean lives torn assunder by passion and racism. The story begins amidst a political race for control of the island between James Mason, the white, wealthy son of a prominent family and Harry Belafonte, a powerful black union leader. It is a close race. While Mason plots to exploit rumors that he is part black to his advantage, Belafonte begins an affair with a white woman, Joan Fontaine. Meanwhile, another white man begins a relationship with Belafonte’s ex-girl friend Dorothy Dandridge and Mason’s little sister Joan Collins dreams of marrying Stephen Boyd, the son of the governor and to this end allows herself to get pregnant. When Mason begins fearing that a snooty wanderer has been dallying with his wife, murder is added to the steamy brew., Drama, set in the West Indies, in which political and emotional tensions erupt when a black man with high ambitions falls for a white woman.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Island in the Sun ” ?
A: The main cast includes James Mason,Joan Fontaine,Harry Belafonte,Dorothy Dandridge,Joan Collins,Michael Rennie,Diana Wynyard,John Williams,Stephen Boyd,Patricia Owens,Basil Sydney,John Justin,Ronald Squire,Hartley Power,Alfred Hayes,David Ffolkes,John DeCuir Jr.,Reginald Beck,William C. Andrews,Fred A. Young.
Q: When Did the “Island in the Sun” Released?
A: The Movie “Island in the Sun” originally aired on 1957-06-12 and released in the year of 1957.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Island in the Sun” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Island in the Sun” ?
A: “Island in the Sun” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
