

Giff Hoyt, a cafe owner in Cabo Blanco, Peru after World War II is caught between refuge-seeking Nazis and their enemies. After the murder of a sea explorer is passed off as accidental death by the corrupt local police, Giff becomes suspicious. The police chief also intimidates a new arrival Marie, and Giff intervenes to help her. Giff suspects Beckdorff, a Nazi refugee living in the area. Beckdorff, it emerges, is seeking to uncover sunken treasure.
Acting
Jason Robards chewing scenery as a sweaty Nazi treasure hunter.
Production
Genuine Mexican locations standing in for Peru—beach noir aesthetic.

Director
J. Lee Thompson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marketed as 'Casablanca with Charles Bronson,' this was J. Lee Thompson's attempt to recapture Bogart magic. It didn't.
Jason Robards took this role right after his Oscar win for Julia—proof that even winners need paychecks.