The decade of the 1920s saw the arrival of prohibition to America. That era became a boon for enterprising people and bandits to profit from the smuggling of liquor to a thirsty society which could not do without its drinking habits. Creative ways for getting the prohibited booze to drinkers in the United States is the basis of this story,
Captain Cornelius Von Zeelinga, is a naval captain that is surprised as this tale begins, by the U S Coast Guard, and his precious cargo of rum is destroyed. Corny, as he is otherwise known, begins to wander through Mexico, the Caribbean, and Panama, after he has made a small fortune in a game where wealthy Americans, looking for fun, fire at him on a dark room.
Cornelius discovers a screen goddess, Linda Larue, a luscious woman who becomes the object of his love. Wherever Corny goes, finds an excuse for watching one of Linda's epics, which begin with silent fare, graduating to the "talkies". Not only does Linda get the best of his imagination, he manages to meet her in person! His passion for the silver screen star will consume him to the point that smuggling becomes an after thought.
This 1971 French production, directed by Robert Enrico, showed up on a cable channel recently and we watched as a curiosity. Obviously a vehicle for Lino Ventura, who played heavier roles, was a change of pace for the actor, who showed great flair for comedy. The surprise though was the beautiful Brigitte Bardot,one of the sexiest film stars of the French cinema of all times. She plays the larger than life, Linda Larue, with gusto. Although the film has not "aged" well, it has some good moments. Shot in Almeria and Belize, it is a pleasant excuse to spend some time in the company of Mr. Venura and Ms. Bardot.
Captain Cornelius Von Zeelinga, is a naval captain that is surprised as this tale begins, by the U S Coast Guard, and his precious cargo of rum is destroyed. Corny, as he is otherwise known, begins to wander through Mexico, the Caribbean, and Panama, after he has made a small fortune in a game where wealthy Americans, looking for fun, fire at him on a dark room.
Cornelius discovers a screen goddess, Linda Larue, a luscious woman who becomes the object of his love. Wherever Corny goes, finds an excuse for watching one of Linda's epics, which begin with silent fare, graduating to the "talkies". Not only does Linda get the best of his imagination, he manages to meet her in person! His passion for the silver screen star will consume him to the point that smuggling becomes an after thought.
This 1971 French production, directed by Robert Enrico, showed up on a cable channel recently and we watched as a curiosity. Obviously a vehicle for Lino Ventura, who played heavier roles, was a change of pace for the actor, who showed great flair for comedy. The surprise though was the beautiful Brigitte Bardot,one of the sexiest film stars of the French cinema of all times. She plays the larger than life, Linda Larue, with gusto. Although the film has not "aged" well, it has some good moments. Shot in Almeria and Belize, it is a pleasant excuse to spend some time in the company of Mr. Venura and Ms. Bardot.