

Hell's Island
1955-05-06 · 84 min · ★ 5.5
Down-on-his-luck Mike Cormack is hired to fly to a Caribbean island to retrieve a missing ruby. On the island, possibly involved with the ruby's disappearance, is his ex-girlfriend.
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- Directors
- Phil Karlson
- Production companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John PayneMike Cormack
Mary MurphyJanet Martin
Eduardo NoriegaInspector Peña
Arnold MossPaul Armand
Walter ReedLawrence
Szabó SándorJohann Torbig
Robert CabalMiguel
Paul PicerniEduardo Martin
Matty FainPit Boss
Ralph DumkeCasino Drunk
Lillian MolieriGirl at Juke Box
Argentina BrunettiPottery Maker (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersCasino Patron (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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