Contraband Spain
| Contraband Spain | |
|---|---|
.jpg) UK theatrical poster | |
| Directed by |
Lawrence Huntington Julio Salvador |
| Produced by | Ernest Gartside |
| Written by | Lawrence Huntington |
| Based on | a story by Lawrence Huntington |
| Starring |
Richard Greene Anouk Aimée Michael Denison |
| Music by | Edwin Astley (uncredited) |
| Cinematography | Harry Waxman |
Production company |
Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas Diadem Films |
Release dates | 15 March 1955 (London) (UK) |
Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Contraband Spain is a 1956 British-Spanish crime film directed by Lawrence Huntington and starring Richard Greene, Anouk Aimée and Michael Denison.[1] Its Spanish title is Contrabando. [1]
Locations
The film features locations in Barcelona, including La Rambla in the opening images. Later, when Richard Greene follows the villains (both travelling in taxis), they get out in Plaza Real with its arcaded pavements. The seaside town of Blanes also appears, and there is much driving to and from the French town of Urdos over the border from Girona province.[2]
Synopsis
A secret agent works against smugglers on the border between Spain and France.
Cast
- Richard Greene as Lee Scott
- Anouk Aimée as Elena Vargas
- Michael Denison as Ricky Metcalfe
- José Nieto as Pierre
- Robert Ayres as Mr. Dean
- Richard Warner as Inspector LeGrand
- John Warwick as Bryant
- Philip Saville as Martin Scott
- Alfonso Estela as Henchman
- Conrado San Martín as Henchman
- Antonio Almorós as Lucien Remue
- G.H. Mulcaster as Colonel Ingleby
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "a lot of action against beautiful continental backgrounds makes up for weaknesses in plot structure" ; [3] while Allmovie called it a "fast-paced espionager." [4]