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
Charles Bronson
Gifford Hoyt
Jason Robards
Gunther Beckdorff
Dominique Sanda
Marie-Claire Allesandri
Fernando Rey
Police Captain Torredo
Simon MacCorkindale
Lewis Clarkson
Camilla Sparv
Hera
Gilbert Roland
Dr. Rudolfo Ramirez
Denny Miller
Horst
James Booth
John Baker
Jorge Russek
Provincial Minister
Clifton James
Lorrimer
José Chávez
Bustamante
Martin LaSalle
Aparicio
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.
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