Mystery on Monster Island

Mystery on Monster Island

On an island forgotten by time, perilous adventure awaits!

1981 · 105 min · ★ 4.6 · Adventure, Comedy, Horror

A young European boy living in San Francisco is reluctant to marry his long-term girlfriend because he wants to travel around the world first. His wealthy uncle agrees to send him on a global expedition aboard his ship, but en route the boy and his travelling companion are shipwrecked on a remote island, populated by countless prehistoric creatures as well as gold-hunting bandits.

Directed by Juan Piquer Simón · Written by Juan Piquer Simón

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Terence Stamp Taskinar / Skinner
Peter Cushing William T. Kolderup
Blanca Estrada Dominique Blanchard
Ana Obregón Meg Hollaney / Meg Calderón
Paul Naschy Flynt
Gérard Tichy Captain Turkott
Ian Sera Jeff Morgan
David Hatton Thomas Artelect
Gasphar Ipua Carefinatu
Frank Braña Birling
Manuel Pereiro
Daniel Martín

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