Pascali's Island 1988
“At the end of an empire, a mystery began.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- James Dearden
- Network
- Dearfilm
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Pascali's Island?
Topic: Film "Pascali's Island" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 22, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Dearfilm
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 25 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Dearfilm
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Topic: Film "Pascali's Island" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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[1] TMDB: 1988, PG-13, 07/22/1988 (US), Drama, 1h 44m. Synopsis: 1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.
[2] Wikipedia: British drama film based on the 1980 novel by Barry Unsworth. Written and directed by James Dearden. Stars Ben Kingsley, Charles Dance, Helen Mirren, Kevork Malikyan. Entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Action takes place in 1908.
[3] TMDB Cast/Crew: Same synopsis.
[4] OutNow: Drama, Director James Dearden, Cast: Ben Kingsley, Charles Dance, Kevork Malikyan, George Murcell, Helen Mirren, Nadim Sawalha. Running time 104 minutes.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Pascali's Island worth watching?
Pascali's Island holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Pascali's Island and when was it released?
Pascali's Island is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Pascali's Island?
Pascali's Island was directed by James Dearden.
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