The Island () is a 1979 Argentine drama film written and directed by Alejandro Doria. It was the first Argentine film to be a box office success during the military dictatorship. The film was also selected as the Argentine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 52nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Cast Selva Alemán Hugo Arana Aldo Barbero Héctor Bidonde Luisina Brando Alicia Bruzzo Franklin Caicedo Lito Cruz Graciela Dufau Juan Carlos Gianuzzi Lisardo Laphitz Sandra Mihanovich Aníbal Morixe Marzenka Novak See also List of submissions to the 52nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Argentine submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film References External links 1979 films 1979 drama films Argentine drama films 1970s Spanish-language films Films set on islands Films directed by Alejandro Doria 1970s Argentine films