James Mason, a couple years before N.B.N. quite a few other big stars in here as well. Joan Fontaine, Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, and the awesome 24 year old Joan Collins. they tackle some heavy issues in this one. it's a UK production, and was filmed in the carribean and Trinidad. Jocelyn (fontaine) spends time with David (belafonte) walking around the neighborhoods of the island, but right off, we can see there are race relation issues going on here. even when Jocelyn tries on a mask for carnivale, David yanks it out of her hand, and gives her a look. kind of contrived, but obviously, i'm not sure by which we are supposed to be more shocked... the fact that she would try on a black mask, or that he rips it out of her hand, with a look of disgust. like I said, heavy issues. race relations, infidelity. and of course, a murder ! we'll recognize John Williams from Sabrina and all the hitchcock films. he's investigating the murder, and who knows what HE will turn up! directed by oscar nominated Robert Rossen. died young at 57. Stephen Boyd (plays Euan) died even younger at 45 of a heart attack. the film is pretty good. takes a while to get going, but the second half is pretty good. just so many things going on. seems overly complicated.
Review of Island in the Sun
