---
title: "Forbidden Island"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/forbidden-island-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 239091
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 66
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Forbidden Island (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/forbidden-island-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Forbidden Island is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Adventure, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Divers and thieves race underwater for a sunken emerald amid murder on a tropical island."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric underwater cinematography
- Fast-paced treasure hunt
- Suspenseful murder mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short 66‑minute runtime leaves limited character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s suspenseful murder plot and crime elements make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: underwater, thriller, adventure, crime, tension

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/forbidden-island-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles B. Griffith
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jon Hall** as *Dave Courtney*
- **Nan Adams** as *Joanne Godfrey*
- **John Farrow** as *Edward Stuart Godfrey*
- **Jonathan Haze** as *Jack Mautner*
- **Phil Posner**
- **Dave 'Howdy' Peters** as *Fermin Fry*
- **Tookie Evans** as *Raul Estoril*
- **Martin Denny** as *Marty*
- **Bob LaVarre** as *Cal Priest*
- **Bill Anderson** as *Mike*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot of Forbidden Island?
Divers and thieves are hired to locate a valuable emerald in a sunken ship, leading to murder and intrigue.

### Q: Where is the story set?
On a tropical island in the South Pacific, featuring underwater scenes.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is an adventure, crime, and drama film presented as an underwater murder thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes.

### Q: When was Forbidden Island released?
It was released in the United States on March 1, 1959.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Forbidden Island — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/239091)
- [Forbidden Island (1959) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/84968-zabudnuty-ostrov/prehled/)
- [Forbidden Island (1959) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/2176-forbidden-island)
- [Forbidden Island (1959): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/170235-forbidden-island/tvurci)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*