Tropic of Desire
“In 1944 the boys went marching off to war... But the men wanted a whole lot more!!!”
Synopsis
The “Rosa Flamingo” brothel is known throughout the world during the Second World War because of its warm-hearted ladies. Love-starved soldiers from all over the world come together here for a few precious moments that the war leaves them.
Top Cast
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Georgina Spelvin
Frances
Jesie St. James
Donna
Kitty Shayne
Rita
Starr Wood
Terri
Dorothy LeMay
June
Mandy Ashley
Gloria
Marlene Munroe
Actress in Stag Film
Susan Nero
Mona
Blair Harris
Phil
Don Fernando
Actor in Stag Film (uncredited)
Eric Stein
Mandy
Greg Anderson
Marine
James Price
Malcolm
Jeffrey Fairbanks
Chuck
Jon Martin
Jack
Ken Scudder
Gus
Terrence Soo
Suiki
Tim Wade
Marine
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Chinn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Fairbanks
- Original Title
- Tropic of Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Caribbean Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Chinn
Jeffrey Fairbanks
Jeffrey Fairbanks
Gail Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Chinn
Director
Jeffrey Fairbanks
Editor
Jeffrey Fairbanks
Writer
Gail Palmer
Producer
Sherry Eastmore
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropic of Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropic of Desire about?
The “Rosa Flamingo” brothel is known throughout the world during the Second World War because of its warm-hearted ladies. Love-starved soldiers from all over the world come together here for a few precious moments that the war leaves them.
Who directed Tropic of Desire?
Tropic of Desire was directed by Bob Chinn.
Who stars in Tropic of Desire?
The principal cast of Tropic of Desire includes Georgina Spelvin, Jesie St. James, Kitty Shayne, Starr Wood, Dorothy LeMay.
When was Tropic of Desire released and how long is it?
Tropic of Desire was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tropic of Desire?
Tropic of Desire holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).