Island (1993) | Beretta's

Beretta's Island (1993) is a low-budget, direct-to-video action thriller that occupies a unique niche in cult cinema primarily due to its leading man: legendary bodybuilder and former Mr. Olympia . Filmed largely in Columbu’s actual hometown of Ollolai, Sardinia, the movie serves as a personal "message film" against the drug trade, featuring a notable cameo by his lifelong friend Arnold Schwarzenegger . Plot Overview

: The film features Ken Kercheval (famous for Dallas ) as Barone and Elizabeth Kaitan as Linda. Beretta's Island (1993)

The story follows Franco Armando, a retired Interpol agent with the code name "." After the cold-blooded murder of a fellow officer, Beretta is forced out of retirement to track the killer. His investigation leads him from the United States back to his beautiful, but now drug-infested, homeland of Sardinia. Upon arrival, he discovers a sinister drug lord has turned the peaceful village into a "hell hole" and upped the stakes by kidnapping the daughter of Beretta's best friend. Production and Key Cast Plot Overview : The film features Ken Kercheval

: Michael Preece, known for his work on Walker, Texas Ranger , directed the feature. Reception and Cult Status Upon arrival, he discovers a sinister drug lord

: Franco Columbu not only starred but also produced and co-wrote the film.