I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1973, I Escaped from Devil's Island is an action, crime and adventure film directed by William Witney, running about 87 minutes. “He's the devil they named the island for!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1916, a group of prisoners plot their escape from the notorious fortress located in French Guiana.
Who’s in it. I Escaped from Devil's Island stars Jim Brown as Le Bras, Christopher George as Davert, Richard Ely as Jo-Jo and James Luisi as Dazzas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, I Escaped from Devil's Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Escaped from Devil's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Escaped from Devil's Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973)?
- In US, I Escaped from Devil's Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Escaped from Devil's Island worth watching?
- I Escaped from Devil's Island holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Escaped from Devil's Island?
- I Escaped from Devil's Island stars Jim Brown, Christopher George, Richard Ely, James Luisi and Paul Richards.
- When was I Escaped from Devil's Island released?
- I Escaped from Devil's Island was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.