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title: "Pascali's Island"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pascali-s-island-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116345
imdb_id: "tt0095827"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Pascali's Island (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pascali-s-island-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Pascali's Island" (1988).
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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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Dearden
- **Networks / Studios**: Dearfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Kingsley** as *Basil Pascali*
- **Charles Dance** as *Anthony Bowles*
- **Helen Mirren** as *Lydia Neuman*
- **Kevork Malikyan** as *Mardosian*
- **Nadim Sawalha** as *Pasha*
- **T. P. McKenna** as *Dr. Hogan*
- **Giorgos Oikonomou** as *Greek Rebel*
- **Vernon Dobtcheff** as *Pariente*
- **George Murcell** as *Herr Gesing*
- **Stefan Gryff** as *Izzet Effendi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pascali's Island online?
Pascali's Island is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Pascali's Island?
Pascali's Island was directed by James Dearden.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pascali's Island — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116345)
- [Pascali's Island (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascali%27s_Island_(film))
- [Pascali's Island (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116345-pascali-s-island/cast)
- [Pascali's Island (1988) – Films & Series – OutNow](https://outnow.ch/en/Movies/1988/PascalisIsland/)
- [Pascali's Island Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/pascalis-island/1026690/credits/)

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