At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers. The attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers. The attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
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The story was based on a historical incident involving the kidnapping of Ion Perdicaris, an American expatriate living in Tangier (changed to a woman for the movie). However, the two children, the American attack on the Bashaw's palace in Tangier, and the climactic battle between the American and German forces, were all inventions of writer-director John Milius.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
In 1905, the US Marine Corps used a blue battle flag. (As seen on the poster.) The flag was not changed to red until the 1920s.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Eden:
Don't you agree that the most important part of the meal is the wine? Everything must follow the wine. And in this case, I should favor a Red Bordeaux. Sir Joseph:
A Red Bordeaux at lunch? Your late husband would never have approved. See more »