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The Prisoner of Shark Island
“Based on the life story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd”
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The Prisoner of Shark Island at a glance
The Prisoner of Shark Island is a 1936 drama and history film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: G in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Plex.
Rated G in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1936-02-28
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- John Ford
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 64 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth — responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
Cast
14 names
Warner BaxterDr. Samuel Alexander Mudd
Gloria StuartMrs. Peggy Mudd
Claude GillingwaterColonel Dyer
Arthur ByronMr. Erickson
O. P. HeggieDr. Mac Intyre
Harry CareyCommandant
Francis FordCorporal O'Toole
John McGuireLieutenant Lovett
Francis McDonaldJohn Wilkes Booth
Douglas WoodGeneral Ewing
John CarradineSergeant RankinJoyce KayMartha Mudd
Fred Kohler Jr.Sergeant Cooper
Ernest WhitmanBuckQuestions about The Prisoner of Shark Island
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Prisoner of Shark Island in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Prisoner of Shark Island is listed on Plex. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Prisoner of Shark Island suitable for children?
The Prisoner of Shark Island is rated G in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Prisoner of Shark Island about?
After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth — responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
How long is The Prisoner of Shark Island?
The Prisoner of Shark Island runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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