This was the only episode written by sitcom master Ben Gershman, and that's a shame. This may have been the best episode of the entire season as it cleverly mixes both comedy and drama. Wait and see!
The man of action, Rory Calhoun, plays a devious big game hunter called Kincaid. Like everybody else, he stumbles upon the island one fine day, but instead of looking for animals --he's out to hunt down Gilligan! The treacherous game finds the gang barracaded in a cave while Gilligan is on his own, being meticulously tracked down by Kincaid. OMG.
This is a hoot, and will keep you glued to the story, especially with the likes of Harold Sakata as Kincaid's trusted valet, Ramoo! Sakata, originally a wrestler, a few years earlier became a sensation and an iconic James Bond villain in GOLDFINGER.
Mrs. Howell has a funny scene with Ramoo, reminding him of his "social obligations"????
Rory Calhoun is the whole show, and the best thing is, while Gilligan is his usual goofy self, Rory plays it all straight and scary. That's what puts this one over. Calhoun was in endless westerns, more recently appearing opposite Linda Darnell in her final film, BLACK SPURS (1965).
The castaways, without fail, lose another chance to escape the island. And the question: why would a big game hunter land on an uncharted island in the first place???
Not to be missed, and especially for the costumes!
SEASON 3 EPISODE 18 remastered dvd box set.