Torrid Zone (1940)
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- Passed
- 1h 28min
- Action, Adventure
- 25 May 1940 (USA)
- Movie
Plagued by revolutionaries that harass his plantation in a banana republic, fruit company exec Steve Case rehires former nemesis Nick Butler to restore order and profits.
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Cast verified as complete
| James Cagney | ... |
Nick Butler
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| Ann Sheridan | ... |
Lee Donley
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| Pat O'Brien | ... |
Steve Case
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| Andy Devine | ... |
Wally Davis
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| Helen Vinson | ... |
Gloria Anderson
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| Jerome Cowan | ... |
Bob Anderson
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| George Tobias | ... |
Rosario
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| George Reeves | ... |
Sancho
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| Victor Kilian | ... |
Carlos
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| Frank Puglia | ... |
Rodriguez
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| John Ridgely | ... |
Gardner
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| Grady Sutton | ... |
Sam
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| Paul Porcasi | ... |
Garcia
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Frank Yaconelli | ... |
Lopez
(as Frank Yaconnelli)
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| Dick Botiller | ... |
Hernandez
(as Dick Boteler)
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| Frank Mayo | ... |
Shaffer
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| Jack Mower | ... |
McNamara
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| Paul Hurst | ... |
Daniels
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| George Regas | ... |
Sergeant of Police
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Elvira Sánchez | ... |
Rita
(as Elvira Sanchez)
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| Rafael Alcayde | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Trevor Bardette | ... |
Policeman Escorting Lee on Ship (uncredited)
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Ray Beltram | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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| Eumenio Blanco | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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Max Blum | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Joe Dominguez | ... |
Manuel - Rosario's Henchman (uncredited)
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Elias Gamboa | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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| George Humbert | ... |
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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Manuel López | ... |
Chico - Rasario's Henchman (uncredited)
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Joe Molinas | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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George Nardelli | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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Don Orlando | ... |
Hotel Employee Hanging Mosquito Netting (uncredited)
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Tony Paton | ... |
Charley - Plantation Worker (uncredited)
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| Ralph Peters | ... |
First Train Engineer (uncredited)
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Ernesto Piedra | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Paul Renay | ... |
Jose - Rosario's Henchman (uncredited)
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Victor Sabini | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Betty Sanko | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Paul Stathes | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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| Leo White | ... |
Smiling Man to Whom Lee Sings (uncredited)
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| Tom Wilson | ... |
Passerby as Train Moves (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Keighley | ||
Written by
| Richard Macaulay | ... | (original screenplay) and |
| Jerry Wald | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| William Cagney | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Mark Hellinger | ... | associate producer |
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Adolph Deutsch | ||
Cinematography by
| James Wong Howe | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Jack Killifer | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Ted Smith | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward Thorne | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Howard Shoup | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Perc Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jack L. Warner | ... | in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Heath | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Oliver S. Garretson | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Byron Haskin | ... | special effects |
| Hans F. Koenekamp | ... | special effects (as H.F. Koenekamp) |
Stunts
| Harvey Parry | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leo F. Forbstein | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| John Mari | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents) (a Warner Bros.-First National picture)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1940) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1940) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1940) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1956) (United States) (tv)
- Dominant Pictures Corporation (1957) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Warner Home Video (2007) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Banana Company executive Steve Case on a Caribbean plantation group tries to convince his former co-worker Nick Butler to take over the plantation No 7. But he is on his way to Chicago, to take over a job as a manager for another company himself. He has also troubles with US night-club singer Lee Donley, whom he wants aboard a ship back to the US, and rebel Rosario. He is able to get Nick to the plantation, but is he able to keep him there or will he leave it in a few days with Gloria, the wife of the former executive of No 7, Mr. Anderson ?
Written by Stephan Eichenberg |
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| Taglines | "DADDY, WHAT MAKES THE TROPICS SO HOT?" Reason No. 1: Cagney: The One Man Earthquake - at his Best! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | For the plantation scenes, 950 banana trees were planted over 5 backlot acres at Warner Bros. Studios. See more » |
| Goofs | In the gunfight between Butler's group and Rosario's group, Rosario shoots Butler, and Butler appears to be grabbing his right arm as he goes down. In the next shot, he is now tending to his wound on his left arm. Later, after they catch Rosario, Rosario bumps Butler's hat as he walks by. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Timid Toreador (1940). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mi Caballero See more » |
| Quotes |
Lee Donley:
[picking up a cigarette dropped by Gloria]
I believe this is how the Chicago fire got started. Gloria Anderson: The Chicago fire was started by a cow. Lee Donley: History repeats itself. See more » |