THE MOVING PICTURE BOY ARCHIVE
BLACK ISLAND
Title: Black Island
Year of Release: 1979
Director: Ben Bolt
Principal Boys: Martin Murphy (as Michael), Michael Salmon (as Joe)
Genre: Thriller, drama
Country of Production: Britain
Production Company: Children's Film Foundation
Length: 54 minutes
Language: English
Availability: Available on DVD as part of the Children's Film Foundation Bumper Box Volume 6
Synopsis
Two boys on a school outing end up marooned on an island with a couple of convicts, one of whom seems quite dangerous, and have to use all their resourcefulness to escape. This film is a genuinely exciting thriller, with a fine script and acting; even the musical score is excellent.
A short clip from the film can be viewed on Youtube here.
The film was also aired by the BBC on Friday 11 April 1986. Below: article on the film from Radio Times 5-11 April 1986 (from Editor's collection)
Below: portion of listings page in same edition of Radio Times
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