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Cabo Blanco

Original title: Caboblanco
  • 19801980
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.2K
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Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, and Dominique Sanda in Cabo Blanco (1980)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Crime
In 1948, an assortment of shady characters are searching for Nazi loot, sunken off the coast of Peru.In 1948, an assortment of shady characters are searching for Nazi loot, sunken off the coast of Peru.In 1948, an assortment of shady characters are searching for Nazi loot, sunken off the coast of Peru.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • J. Lee Thompson
  • Writers
    • Morton S. Fine(screenplay by)
    • Milton S. Gelman(screenplay by)
    • James Granby Hunter(story by)
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Jason Robards
    • Dominique Sanda
Top credits
  • Director
    • J. Lee Thompson
  • Writers
    • Morton S. Fine(screenplay by)
    • Milton S. Gelman(screenplay by)
    • James Granby Hunter(story by)
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Jason Robards
    • Dominique Sanda
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Charles Bronson in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Fernando Rey in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Denny Miller in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Fernando Rey in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Charles Bronson and Jason Robards in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Charles Bronson in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Charles Bronson and Dominique Sanda in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Jason Robards in Cabo Blanco (1980)
    Charles Bronson in Cabo Blanco (1980)

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    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Giff Hoytas Giff Hoyt
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Gunther Beckdorffas Gunther Beckdorff
    Dominique Sanda
    Dominique Sanda
    • Marie Allesandrias Marie Allesandri
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Terredoas Terredo
    Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale
    • Lewis Clarksonas Lewis Clarkson
    Camilla Sparv
    Camilla Sparv
    • Heraas Hera
    Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland
    • Dr. Ramirezas Dr. Ramirez
    Denny Miller
    Denny Miller
    • Horstas Horst
    James Booth
    James Booth
    • John Bakeras John Baker
    Jorge Russek
    Jorge Russek
    • Ministeras Minister
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Lorrimeras Lorrimer
    Ernest Esparza III
    • Pepeas Pepe
    • (as Ernest Esparza)
    José Chávez
    • Bustamanteas Bustamante
    • (as Jose Chavez)
    Carlos Romano
    • Miguelas Miguel
    Martin LaSalle
    Martin LaSalle
    • Aparicioas Aparicio
    • (as Martin La Salle)
    Conrad Hool
    Conrad Hool
    • British Crewman #1as British Crewman #1
    • (as Alan Conrad)
    Stephen Peck
    • British Crewman #2as British Crewman #2
    Manuel Martín
    Manuel Martín
    • Inquest Clerkas Inquest Clerk
    • (as Manuel Martin)
    • Director
      • J. Lee Thompson
    • Writers
      • Morton S. Fine(screenplay by)
      • Milton S. Gelman(screenplay by) (story by)
      • James Granby Hunter(story by)
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    • Trivia
      During production of this movie, Charles Bronson said: "It's not the role I accept, it's the possibility of the picture being entertaining. I work for the whole, not for myself. I work for the audience. I've always felt that people deserve that much when they pay to see your picture. This is why, when I choose a role, I believe in giving what I feel is worth the price of a ticket. I believe in giving service."
    • Goofs
      When the diving device is raised from the deck(at around 3 mins), the winch is rotating in the wrong direction, and when the capsule is lowered into the water, the rotating direction is the same as when lifting.
    • Quotes

      Gifford Hoyt: I don't want that girl to die here like the Englishman.

      Gunther Beckdorff: How can I be responsible, whether she lives or dies? Death comes to us all, Giff, at one time or another. And to die in Caboblanco, well... there's always that colorful cemetery on the beach.

      Gifford Hoyt: I'm glad you think it's colorful. Because if anything does happen to that girl... rest in piece.

    • Alternate versions
      A much longer version of this film was released in theaters in Europe. The Clifton James character is featured in several scenes in this version. His entire role was cut out in the shorter American version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of Cabo Blanco (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      The Very Thought Of You
      Sung by Nat 'King' Cole

      Composed by Ray Noble

      Published by Warner Bros Music, a division of Warner Bros, Inc.

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    barely released, hard to find, but worth it.
    This is very slickly made film which sadly doesn't have a good reputation or a decent widescreen release. The camera-work on the film is excellent with much moving camera a great score and good locations.

    The odd thing is the bursts of full frontal nudity and one really graphic death scene. These seem to be included for fans of Bronson's gritty films but seem totally out of place here.

    Sondra is dull as usual. Bronson solid. Robards doesn't seem to want to be bothered by doing a German accent. It has real visual sweep. Odd rather forced voice over which seems to be trying to set this up for a sequel perhaps at the end.

    Despite these forced elements--of violence, nudity,and nostalgia--the bulk of the film works as a mystery and intrigue--rather than say action. One of the few of director Thompson's later films that really hearken back to his early Hollywood career of sweeping location quasi epics.

    Ending builds suspense only to pay it off in an offbeat--and perhaps off putting way for some.

    Deserves more respect and proper restoration than it gets especially among the later career of Bronson.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1981 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Caboblanco
    • Filming locations
      • Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Arco Films
      • Cabo Blanco Production Inc.
      • MVS Televisión
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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