June 1980 “The Island”
As we roll into the summer it’s time to visit “The Island”. Released on June 13th 1980. Join us for a mai tai on the beach.
Notable Movies Released in June 1980:
Urban Cowboy / The Blues Brothers / Burbaker / Rough Cut
“The Island”
Tagline:
For three hundred years, a terrifying secret has been kept from the outside world.
Synopsis :
A journalist takes his son with him to investigate pirate activity off the coast of Florida. But he gets stranded on a mysterious island–where he might not be alone.
Director:
Michael Ritchie (The Bad News Bears, Fletch, Golden Child, Diggstown)
Writer:
Peter Benchley – Novel and Screenplay
(Jaws, The Deep)
Starring:
Michael Caine
Response:
Author and film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film a BOMB, his lowest rating, calling it “[an] Absolutely awful thriller”
Fun Facts:
To this day, Sir Michael Caine refuses to discuss this movie.
Budget / BO:
22 mll / 15 mil
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