Terminal Island

Terminal Island, released theatrically in the U.K. as Knuckle Men, is a 1973 American action–drama thriller film directed by Stephanie Rothman. It features early screen performances by Tom Selleck and Roger E. Mosley. Although an exploitation film, it has been treated with much serious discussion by critics and academics over the years. It is regarded as a cult film. Plot A TV news program does a segment on Terminal Island, an off-shore island established after the abolition of the death penalty. First degree murderers are shipped off to the island to spend the rest of their days fending for themselves. Carmen is dropped off at Terminal Island. The first prisoner she meets is a former doctor. She comes to realize that there are two main factions on the island. A civil war breaks out. Cast Phyllis Davis as Joy as Carmen Don Marshall as A.J. Marta Kristen as Lee Phillips Barbara Leigh as Bunny Randy Boone as Easy Sean Kenney as Bobby Tom Selleck as Dr. Milford Roger E. Mosley as Monk Geoffrey Deuel as Chino