This comedy drama stars Charles Boyer who was born in France and Theodore Bikel who was born in Austria.
Set in a remote Hell's island type of place, operated by a European or South American nation. It looks like a philosophical adaptation of stage play from some European author.
It seems to be an original work by Richard Alan Simmons. Andreas (Boyer) is a law professor imprisoned in this remote island.
He is the only prisoner and has only one guard watching over him. Captain Bellini (Bikel) who has never exchanged more than a cursory conversation with his prisoner since he landed as the jailer.
However come June 21, it is Bellini's last day in the island. His three years are up and a ship will come down to take him away.
As he prepares for departure, for the first time Bellini opens up to his prisoner. He has even read Andreas's legal books.
Only Andreas lied about the date and at first angry, Bellini later gets drunk with Andreas.
Then a ship does arrive and the officers are most displeased with Bellini. They charge him for insubordination. Andreas, whose sentence has been commuted, defends him arguing that Bellini was just as much a prisoner than he was.
Made for American television, the comedy adds frothiness but underlying it are some important philosophical discussion points. Skilfully done by its European born actors who understand the essence of the story.
Set in a remote Hell's island type of place, operated by a European or South American nation. It looks like a philosophical adaptation of stage play from some European author.
It seems to be an original work by Richard Alan Simmons. Andreas (Boyer) is a law professor imprisoned in this remote island.
He is the only prisoner and has only one guard watching over him. Captain Bellini (Bikel) who has never exchanged more than a cursory conversation with his prisoner since he landed as the jailer.
However come June 21, it is Bellini's last day in the island. His three years are up and a ship will come down to take him away.
As he prepares for departure, for the first time Bellini opens up to his prisoner. He has even read Andreas's legal books.
Only Andreas lied about the date and at first angry, Bellini later gets drunk with Andreas.
Then a ship does arrive and the officers are most displeased with Bellini. They charge him for insubordination. Andreas, whose sentence has been commuted, defends him arguing that Bellini was just as much a prisoner than he was.
Made for American television, the comedy adds frothiness but underlying it are some important philosophical discussion points. Skilfully done by its European born actors who understand the essence of the story.
