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Caboblanco

“Caboblanco. Where legends are born.”

Synopsis

Giff Hoyt, a cafe owner in Cabo Blanco, Peru after World War II is caught between refuge-seeking Nazis and their enemies. After the murder of a sea explorer is passed off as accidental death by the corrupt local police, Giff becomes suspicious. The police chief also intimidates a new arrival Marie, and Giff intervenes to help her. Giff suspects Beckdorff, a Nazi refugee living in the area. Beckdorff, it emerges, is seeking to uncover sunken treasure.

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Caboblanco (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-28

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 13, 1980

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J. Lee Thompson
Screenplay & Story
Morton S. Fine, Milton S. Gelman
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
Caboblanco
Country of Origin
Mexico, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Budget
$10M
Production Studios
Arco Films, Cabo Blanco Production Inc., MVS Televisión

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J. Lee Thompson

Screenplay & Story

Morton S. Fine, Milton S. Gelman, Jaime Comas Gil, James Granby Hunter, Víctor Andrés Catena

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Álex Phillips Jr.

Film Editing

Michael F. Anderson

Producers

Paul Joseph, Lance Hool, Martin V. Smith

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Joseph

Producer

J. Lee Thompson

J. Lee Thompson

Director

Michael F. Anderson

Editor

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Lance Hool

Producer

Morton S. Fine

Screenplay

Milton S. Gelman

Screenplay

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Costume Design

Álex Phillips Jr.

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caboblanco

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Caboblanco about?

Giff Hoyt, a cafe owner in Cabo Blanco, Peru after World War II is caught between refuge-seeking Nazis and their enemies. After the murder of a sea explorer is passed off as accidental death by the corrupt local police, Giff becomes suspicious. The police chief also intimidates a new arrival Marie, and Giff intervenes to help her. Giff suspects Beckdorff, a Nazi refugee living in the area. Beckdorff, it emerges, is seeking to uncover sunken treasure.

Who directed Caboblanco?

Caboblanco was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

Who stars in Caboblanco?

The principal cast of Caboblanco includes Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, Dominique Sanda, Fernando Rey, Simon MacCorkindale.

When was Caboblanco released and how long is it?

Caboblanco was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for Caboblanco?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Caboblanco was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Caboblanco?

Caboblanco holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).