Mozambique (film)
Mozambique is a 1965 British/German international co-production drama film filmed in the title location produced by Harry Alan Towers, directed by Robert Lynn, written by Peter Yeldham and starring Steve Cochran in his final film role, Hildegard Knef, Paul Hubschmid and Vivi Bach.[1][2]
| Mozambique | |
|---|---|
 Original film poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Lynn |
| Produced by | Harry Alan Towers Oliver A. Unger |
| Written by | Peter Yeldham Harry Alan Towers (story) |
| Starring | Steve Cochran Hildegard Knef Paul Hubschmid Vivi Bach |
| Music by | Johnny Douglas |
| Cinematography | Martin Curtis |
| Edited by | Peter Boita |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts Pictures |
Release date | 1965 |
Running time | 98 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
An American pilot assists the Portuguese colonial police who are battling a gang of criminals involved in drug smuggling from Lisbon via Mozambique to Zanzibar.
Cast
- Steve Cochran as Brad Webster
- Hildegard Knef as Ilona Valdez
- Paul Hubschmid as Commarro
- Vivi Bach as Christina
- Dietmar Schönherr as Henderson
- Martin Benson as Da Silva
- George Leech as Carl
- Gert Van den Bergh as Arab
Production
During the making of the film, Cochran was arrested for committing adultery with the wife of a jockey while in Durban, South Africa.[3]
Reception
The New York Times called it "a sleazy little melodrama."[4]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- MOZAMBIQUE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 32, Iss. 372, (Jan 1, 1965): 137.
- JOCKEY SUES STEVE COCHRAN FOR ADULTERY Chicago Tribune 17 Aug 1964: b10.
- Screen: '10 Little Indians': Agatha Christie Story Is Filmed Again Steve Cochran Stars in 'Mozambique' By BOSLEY CROWTHER. New York Times 10 Feb 1966: 33.
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