No Man Is an Island [Blu-ray]

Director: Richard Goldstone, John Monks Jr. Richard Goldstone

Overview

This is a routine docudrama on the life of George R. Tweed, a World War II hero played by Jeffrey Hunter. Tweed was trapped on Guam from the day when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and began their Pacific campaign. Tweed manages to survive detection throughout the long war years, and when the time comes for the Allies to invade the island, he is instrumental in signaling information to them from his hidden base on a hilltop. Although the events depicted are based on facts, those facts and the character of Tweed himself are sacrificed at times to the demand for dramatic effects.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/14/2023
UPC:	0738329262129
Original Release:	1962
Rating:	NR
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Language:	English
Time:	1:54:00

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jeffrey Hunter	George R. Tweed
Barbara Perez	'Joe' Cruz
Marshall Thompson	Jonn Sonnenberg
Ronald Remy	Chico Torres
Paul Edwards Jr.	Al Turney
Rolf Bayer	Chief Schultz
Vincente Liwanag	Vincente
Fred Harris II	Roy Lund
Lamberto V. Avellana	Mr. Shimoda
Amparo Custodio	Mrs. Nakamura
Antonio de la Mogueis	Florecito
Vic Silayan	Maj. Hondo
Bert La Fortesa	Cmdr. Oto Harada
Bert La Forteza	Comdr. Oto Harada
Eddie Infante	Sus Quintagua
Nardo Ramos	Tumon
Rosa Mia	Primera Quintagua
Miguel Anzures	Santos
Joseph de Cordova	Father Pangolin
Mario Barri	Limtiago
Chicay	Mrs. Nakamura
Stevie Joseph	Tommy Tanaka
Ding Tello	Japanese Sergeant Major
Paul Edwards	Al Turney
Burt Olivar	Antonio Cruz
Amparo	Chichay
Veronica Palileo	Josefa Cruz
Bruno Punzalan	Actor
Nena Ledesma	Actor
Segundo Veloria	Actor

Technical Credits

Rolf Bayer	Producer
Richard Goldstone	Producer,Director
Robert R. Joseph	Special Effects
John Monks Jr.	Director,Producer

Editorial Reviews

A decent but unexceptional war film, No Man Is an Island is based upon a true story but feels entirely fantasized -- indicating that either truth is stranger than fiction or that, as is so often the case, the movie makers decided to "improve" upon the truth. The result is a story that is only occasionally the gripping adventure and character exploration that was intended. That said, those moments when Island does click are powerful and engaging, making one wish that Island had been a more consistent film. Perhaps much of the fault lies with John Monks Jr.'s direction. His work is not bad, but it's fairly routine. There's too little spark, too much willingness to settle for "good enough." Island also falls a bit short due to its leading man. Jeffrey Hunter is not a bad actor, but he's a little too "Hollywood" for this part. He knows what his big scenes are, and he plays them big -- rather than playing them real. This approach works in part by giving the scenes impact -- but it creates a lack of genuine reality.

All Movie Guide - Craig Butler