Contraband Spain is a 1955 crime film written and directed by Lawrence Huntington and starring Richard Greene, Anouk Aimée and Michael Denison.[1] Its Spanish title is Contrabando.[1]
| Contraband Spain | |
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| Directed by | Lawrence Huntington Julio Salvador |
| Written by | Lawrence Huntington |
| Based on | a story by Lawrence Huntington |
| Produced by | Ernest Gartside |
| Starring | Richard Greene Anouk Aimée Michael Denison |
| Cinematography | Harry Waxman |
| Edited by | Tom Simpson |
| Music by | Edwin Astley |
Production companies | Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas Diadem Films |
| Distributed by | Associated British-Pathé (UK) |
Release date | 15 March 1955 (London) |
Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
A United States Department of the Treasury agent works against smugglers on the border between Spain and France. He has a personal interest as his brother who was part of the gang was murdered by them. The gang smuggles watches into Spain and brings counterfeit American money into England that is used to buy gold that is melted down and shipped to Continental Europe.
Cast edit
- Richard Greene as Lee Scott
- Anouk Aimée as Elena Vargas
- Michael Denison as Ricky Metcalfe
- José Nieto as Pierre
- Robert Ayres as Mr. Dean
- Richard Warner as Inspector LeGrand
- John Warwick as Bryant
- Philip Saville as Martin Scott
- Alfonso Estela as Henchman
- Conrado San Martín as Henchman
- Antonio Almorós as Lucien Remue
- G. H. Mulcaster as Colonel Ingleby
Christopher Lee provides uncredited narration in the film.
Locations edit
The film features locations in Barcelona, including La Rambla in the opening images. Later, when Richard Greene follows the villains (both travelling in taxis), they get out in Plaza Real with its arcaded pavements.
The seaside town of Blanes also appears, and there is much driving to and from the French town of Urdos over the border from Girona province.[2]
Critical reception edit
TV Guide wrote, "a lot of action against beautiful continental backgrounds makes up for weaknesses in plot structure" ;[3] while Allmovie called it a "fast-paced espionager."[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Contraband - Spain". BFI. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009.
- ^ "Contraband Spain (1955)". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Contraband Spain". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Contraband Spain (1955) - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast - AllMovie". AllMovie.
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