Movie

The Lost Continent

Released: June 19, 1968 (1968)

Runtime: 89 minutes

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy

An eclectic group of characters set sail on Captain Lansen’s leaky cargo ship in an attempt to escape their various troubles. When a violent storm strikes, the ship is swept into the Sargasso Sea and the passengers find themselves trapped on an island populated by man-eating seaweed, giant crabs and Spanish conquistadors who believe it’s still the 16th century.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Reg Lye as The Helmsman
Age at release: 55
Jimmy Hanley as Patrick, the bartender
Age at release: 49
Nigel Stock as Dr. Webster
Age at release: 48
Hildegard Knef as Eva Peters
Age at release: 42
Eric Porter as Lansen
Age at release: 40
Neil McCallum as First Officer Hemmings
Age at release: 39
Tony Beckley as Harry Tyler
Age at release: 38
James Cossins as Nick, chief engineer
Age at release: 34
Ben Carruthers as Ricaldi
Age at release: 31
Suzanna Leigh as Unity Webster
Age at release: 22

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Michael Ripper as The One-Eyed Crewman
Age at release: 55
Victor Maddern as The Mate
Age at release: 42
Donald Sumpter as Sparks, the Radioman
Age at release: 25
Dana Gillespie as Sara
Age at release: 19
Darryl Read as El Supremo
Age at release: 16