The Penal Colony
Jan 01, 1970 · 1h 7m
Director
Raúl RuizOverview
A foreign journalist arrives on a small Pacific island 200 miles off the coast of South America. Once a leper colony, the island was later transformed into a prison and then, under U.N. mandate, made into an independent republic. Yet despite democratic structures, the inhabitants--who speak a strange dialect composed of Spanish and English--still obey the old prison rules. After sending back detailed accounts of the torture and repression seen everywhere, the journalist realizes that she has fallen into the trap created for her by the islanders: lacking natural resources, the island's main export is news.
Cast of The Penal Colony
Crew of The Penal Colony
About The Penal Colony
What is The Penal Colony about?
A foreign journalist arrives on a small Pacific island 200 miles off the coast of South America. Once a leper colony, the island was later transformed into a prison and then, under U.N. mandate, made into an independent republic. Yet despite democratic structures, the inhabitants--who speak a strange dialect composed of Spanish and English--still obey the old prison rules. After sending back…
When was The Penal Colony released?
The Penal Colony was released on January 1, 1970.
How long is The Penal Colony?
The Penal Colony runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
Who directed The Penal Colony?
The Penal Colony was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who is in the cast of The Penal Colony?
The cast of The Penal Colony includes Mónica Echeverría, Luis Alarcón (Head of state), Aníbal Reyna and Nelson Villagra.