Fire Down Below (1957)
Directed by Robert Parrish
Genres - Drama, Romance, Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Adventure Drama, Romantic Adventure |
Release Date - May 30, 1957 (USA - Unknown), Aug 8, 1957 (USA) |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Jack Lemmon and Robert Mitchum star as Tony and Felix, co-owners of a tramp-steamer service in the West Indies. Threatening their friendship is itinerant trollop Irena (Rita Hayworth). Tony seethes with jealousy as Irena gravitates towards Felix, leading to a heated confrontation. Felix retaliates by blowing the whistle on Tony's under-the-counter smuggling activities. Tony in turns plots to kill his former partner, but changes his mind when Felix saves his life during a shipwreck. The supporting cast includes Herbert Lom, Bernard Lee, and Anthony Newley.
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friendship, jealousy, love-triangle, shipwreck, smuggling