Tintin et les oranges bleues (1964)

Film based on the characters from the comic created by "Hergé".

Director:

Philippe Condroyer

Writers:

Hergé (characters), André Barret (scenario and dialogue)

Stars:

Jean Bouise, Jean-Pierre Talbot, Félix Fernández

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jean Bouise	...	le capitaine Haddock
Jean-Pierre Talbot	...	Tintin
Félix Fernández	...	le professeur Tournesol (as Félix Fernandez)
Jenny Orléans	...	La Castafiore
Ángel Álvarez	...	le Professeur Zalamea (as Angel Alvarez)
Max Elloy	...	Nestor
Franky François	...	Dupond
André Marié	...	Dupont (as André Marie)
Pedro Mari Sánchez	...	Pablito (as Pedro-Maria Sanchez)
Salvador Beguería	...	Francesito
Pierre Desgraupes	...	Le présentateur de l'émission littéraire

Storyline

In this live-action adaptation of the comic, Professor Calculus has just written a book called "The Earth is Starving". He appears on television to appeal to the scientists of the world to work towards a solution to the hunger problem. Soon afterwards, he receives a package from a Spanish professor, Antenor Zalamea, which contains a blue orange that can be grown in desert soil. Calculus travels to Spain, but a criminal emir who wants the discovery for himself kidnaps both professors. Tintin and Captain Haddock come to the rescue with the help of some local children.

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Plot Keywords:

organic chemistry | the color blue | reporter | orange the fruit | pet dog | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Family | Sci-Fi

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The castle of Marlinspike (Moulinsard in French) is based on an existing French castle: Cheverny, on the Loire river. Unfortunately, the real castle has two extra towers on each side, recently added. For the movie, they chose the castle of Ecquevilly, which was was at this time a sanatorium - now the city hall. Interestingly enough, two other movies took place in this small city : "Les risques du metier" from André Cayatte (the school is in fact the former city hall), and The Longest Day (1962) from Ken Annakin.

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Goofs

Around 01:13:38, Tintin is rising up suitcase's antenna. On the next shot, Tintin is closing the suitcase but the antenna is already turned down.

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Connections

Follows Tintin et le mystère de la Toison d'Or (1961)

User Reviews

Not so good

My main idea is 5 but usually my scores are higher than what I think . Electing actors like Talbot as Tin Tin was so smart but this movie could be better than this . I think the wanted to show it comedy but It was'nt comedy ! I think the movie was ok .

Details

Country:

France Spain

Language:

French Spanish Arabic

Release Date:

18 December 1964 (France)

Also Known As:

El misterio de las naranjas azules

Filming Locations:

Simat de la Valldigna, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance de Production Cinematographique (APC), Procusa, Rodas P.C.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

68 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1