The movie “Caged in Paradiso” was first shown in 1989. It tells the gripping tale of women who find themselves unjustly imprisoned on an island and the subsequent plans they make to escape from it. The picture features Irene Cara, Peter Kowanko, and Paula Bond and offers a unique backstage view of the film’s process and some curious tidbits about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Caged in Paradiso” was filmed in the beautiful location of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The filming took place over the course of 1988. This exotic locale provided a picturesque backdrop to the action-packed story of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Irene Cara | Eva |
| Peter Kowanko | Eric |
| Paula Bond | Queenie |
| Joseph Culp | Terrorist |
| Luis Vera | Jocelito |
| Wolf Muser | Helmut |
| Christopher Pennock | McHenry |
| Laurence Haddon | Sen. Paradiso |
| Wycliffe Young | Instructor |
| John Minton | Big Man |
| Beverly Purcell | Rosa |
| Ji-Tu Cumbuka | Josh |
| David Dunard | Congressman |
| Chuck Sloan | TV Newscaster |
| Cecil Phillips | Lalo |
| Michael McCabe | Satellite Officer |
| Wayne Wasserman | Button Pusher |
| J. Christopher Sullivan | Guard |
| Ivan David Jr. | Josh’s Man |
| Gill Burrell | Dread |
| Elizabeth Picardo | Rayleen |
| Danielle American | Matilde |
| Mary Louise Picard | Judith |
| David Margulis | Coast Guard Officer |
| Dierdre Williams | Reporter |
| Eric Matthews | Parachute Officer |
| Christopher Spensley | Link |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of “Caged in Paradiso”, Michael Snyder, was also involved in the project as a gaffer.
- Jonathan Demme, legendary for his work on films like “Silence of The Lambs” and “Philadelphia”, started his career with another prison-based film, “Caged Heat”, which was filmed in the Lincoln Heights Jail, Los Angeles.
- The distributor of “Caged in Paradiso” was Vidmark Entertainment, and the movie was also known in different markets as “Maximum Security”, “Laserexil”, “Тюрьма в раю”, and “Закованные в раю”.
- The movie even had a remake of an older film, “Terminal Island”, which was showcased in 1973.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Latitude: 18.3380965
- Longitude: -64.8940946
- Place ID: ChIJtzUG3IkaBYwR5Jf28eeAEl0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St Thomas, 00802, USVI
- Timezone: America/St_Thomas
