Casablanca Express (1989)

In, 1942 a commando (Jason Connery) is assigned to protect Winston Churchill when it is learned that the Nazis are plotting to kidnap him.

Director:

Sergio Martino

Writers:

Roberto Leoni (story), Ernesto Gastaldi (screenplay),

Stars:

Jason Connery, Francesco Quinn, Jinny Steffan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Connery	...	Alan Cooper
Francesco Quinn	...	Captain Franchetti
Jinny Steffan	...	Lt. Lorna Fisher
Manfred Lehmann	...	Otto Von Tiblis
Jean Sorel	...	Major Valmore
Donald Pleasence	...	Colonel Bats
Glenn Ford	...	Major Gen. Williams
Luisa Maneri	...	Nanny
Horst Schön	...	Priest (as Horst Schon)
David Brandon	...	Jason Lloyd
John Evans	...	Winston Churchill
Marina Viro	...	Olga
Giulia Urso	...	Liz
Giovanni Tamberi	...	Julian
Augusto Poderosi	...	Barry

Storyline

In, 1942 a commando (Jason Connery) is assigned to protect Winston Churchill when it is learned that the Nazis are plotting to kidnap him.

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Plot Keywords:

winston churchill | secret agent | fist fight | german | lingerie slip | 

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Genres:

Action | War

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian English

Release Date:

22 December 1989 (Italy)

Also Known As:

O Expresso de Casablanca

Filming Locations:

Casablanca, Morocco

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dania Film, Globe Films, National Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

User Reviews

The Prime Minister Vanishes

UK Prime Minister "Winston Churchill is traveling across Africa during the second World War. Nazi terrorists sabotage the train and take Churchill hostage. Counter-espionage agents Jason Connery (son of Sean Connery) and Francesco Quinn (son of Anthony Quinn) attempt to save him, and perhaps prevent the collapse of the allied war effort," according to the DVD sleeve description, "'Casablanca Express' is a taunt thriller with explosive action sequences."

Interesting to see the sons of two very accomplished actors in such an unimpressive movie. The younger Connery and the younger Quinn are, arguably, more handsome in appearance, but less attractive on screen. At least in this movie; "Casablanca Express" is only one film, and not a very good one. It really seems to be set in the 1980s, poorly pretending to be World War II of the 1940s. Allied actors Glenn Ford, Donald Pleasence, and Jean Sorel amount to naught.

**** Casablanca Express (12/22/89) Sergio Martino ~ Jason Connery, Francesco Quinn, Jinny Steffan, Glenn Ford