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Burt Reynolds hunts buried Japanese gold in Manila's sweaty underbelly. What could go wrong?
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Impasse (1969)

Sweaty pulpSixties machismoTropical noir

Overview

AdventureActionThriller

Adventurers search for World War II gold in the Philippines.

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Content warning
philippinescorregidor
Greed and corruptionColonial aftermathMasculine egoMoral compromise

Standout Aspects

Acting

Reynolds' pre-stardom swagger and mustache energy.

Cinematography

Manila location shooting captures authentic tropical grit.

Production

Corregidor ruins as genuine WWII treasure-hunting backdrop.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect rainy afternoon discovery on a free service.·Solo: For when you want obscure Reynolds without judgment.·Rewatch: Cult status awaits your ironic reappraisal.
Heads up:Violence: Period-typical casual brutality and colonial stereotypes.
Richard Benedict

Director

Richard Benedict

ReleasedMay 7, 1969
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Pat Morrison

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Bobby Jones

Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Hansen

Vic Diaz

Vic Diaz

Jesus Jimenez Riley

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodolfo Acosta

Draco

Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

Wombat

Miko Mayama

Miko Mayama

Mariko

Joanne Hahn

Joanne Hahn

Penny

Eddie Nicart

Eddie Nicart

Kuli

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Reynolds made this during his 'Dan August' TV contract gap, reportedly choosing it solely for the Philippines location shoot.

Cultural

Shot mere months after Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law, making its depiction of lawless Manila eerily prescient.

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Impasse (1969) Original Trailer [HD]

Impasse (1969) Original Trailer [HD]

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