King of Devil's Island
2012 • 116 minutes
4.2star
6 reviews
94%
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Eligible
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About this movie
Based on a true story King of Devil's Island tells the unsettling tale of a group of young delinquents banished to the remote prison of Bastoy. Under the guise of rehabilitation the boys' daily regime is dictated by mental and physical abuse at the hands of their wardens. The arrival of new boys Erling (Helstad) and Ivar (Magnus Langlete) spark a chain of events that ultimately ignite rebellion. King of Devil's Island explores a sinister moment in Norwegian history that won't be forgotten.
Ratings and reviews
4.2
6 reviews
Martin Neill
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12 April 2016
Excellent acting, good script and tensely played out
Cathan Hopwood
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14 March 2015
A true story. An absolute brilliant movie.