Island Fishermen (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1959, Island Fishermen is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Yan, captain of a fishing boat, falls in love with the daughter of his boss, to the great displeasure of Jenny, his jealous mistress.
Who’s in it. Island Fishermen stars Juliette Mayniel as Gaude Mével, Charles Vanel as L'armateur Mével, Jean-Claude Pascal as Guillaume Floury dit 'Yan' and Georges Poujouly as Sylvestre Moan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Island Fishermen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Island Fishermen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Island Fishermen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Island Fishermen (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Island Fishermen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Island Fishermen worth watching?
- Island Fishermen holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Island Fishermen?
- Island Fishermen stars Juliette Mayniel, Charles Vanel, Jean-Claude Pascal, Georges Poujouly and Joëlle Bernard.
- When was Island Fishermen released?
- Island Fishermen was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.