Island in the Sun (1957) (1957)
Set on a fictitious island in the Carribean during colonial British rule, it focuses on the life of a young charismatic and handsome black male with political aspirations. He finds himself confused on returning home when his romantic liaison with a white female tends to conflict with his political views. As rumor has it an interracial screen kiss caused quite a commotion in the U.S. when the film was released. The plot is further strengthened by a look at the lives of a white ex-pat family also living on the island. The family has to deal with problems of infidelity, racism and murder.
Views: 2.6K.
Country: - USA
Released: - 1957
Genres: - Drama
Actors: - Dorothy Dandridge, James Mason, Joan Fontaine
Director: - Updating
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1950s
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Based On Novel
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English
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USA