Jun 24, 20 glenn ford stars as american insurance adjuster al colby, a man who unwittingly becomes involved with a fortune in ancient curios after being asked to carry a mysterious package aboard a ship. Glenn ford simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Plunder of the sun was to be the first of glen fords two picture deal with duke, hondo being the second. Glenn ford stars as american insurance adjuster al colby, a man who unwittingly becomes involved with a fortune in ancient curios after being asked to carry a mysterious package aboard a ship sailing from havana to mexico. As a solo pianist, she released at least one single on capitol records, accompanied by the paul weston orchestra. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. They began casting her in movies that allowed her to show her personality and developed her skills as an actress. Buy plunder of the sun 1953 import from amazons movies store. I am quite familiar with the film and its story telling problems, some of which, and i am unable to parse the finished product, stem from conflict between ford and director farrow. Plunder of the sun 1953 initial thoughts my goodness, glenn ford is delicious in this. If youve seen the flick and love it, then by all means, as paramount has issued a solid presentation. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online.
We wish to express our gratitude to the wonderful people of oaxaca, veracruz and the churubuscoazteca studios in mexico city for their help and cooperation. Watch the full length movie of plunder of the sun online or on the fios mobile app. I havent read his book about his father, which apparently is pretty sympatheric without being too blinkered about his apparently pretty serial. These options are all featured in this diverse library. One of us has to get up early and find out when the train leaves for cuzco. A hardhitting investigative film by danny schechter. Aug 30, 2006 glenn ford full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the john farrowdirected movie via subscription can be difficult, so we here at. An american tourist, al colby glenn ford, is detained by mexican authorities and questioned about his role in a treasure hunt expedition in the oaxaca region that went horribly wrong. An american insurance adjuster, stranded in mexico, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of.
Plunder of the sun plays like a lowbudget merging of two bogart classics, the treasure of the sierra madre and the maltese falcon. Privacy policy terms of service dmca policy support 2015 terms of service dmca. Hondo is the 1953 classic western, adapted from the short story the gift of cochise by louis lamour, and directed by john farrow plunder of the sun. An american tourist, al colby glenn ford, is detained by mexican authorities and questioned about his role in a treasure hunt. It was made into a 1953 film noir movie of the same name starring glenn.
Glenn ford is sour and surly as an american insurance man who travels the tropics with a full wardrobe of tweed suits maybe thats why hes so grim. Plunder of the sun an american insurance adjuster, stranded in mexico, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for. He has to walk carefully between ever changing alliances with. Colbys seemingly innocent mission becomes a dangerous game of pursuit when he discovers that others are determined to take possession of the parcel he carries at any cost. It was made into a 1953 film noir movie of the same name starring glenn ford with the location changed to mexico. Ford touts the navy through radio and television spectacles. America begins in black plunder and white democracy, two features that are not. Plunder of the sun is filled with tough men and beautiful women,schemes and betrayals and lost incan gold. Insurance investigator glenn ford is ostensibly the hero, but he doesnt seem. Plunder of the sun is presented in full frame, as intended.
Little does he know that the greatest peril he shall face is angie lowe geraldine page, a farmer more stubborn. Plunder of the sun pelicula completa, ver online y. Totally makes up for the fact that this movie is kind of a patchwork. Plunder of the sun dvd, 2005, special collectors edition.
Plunder of the sun 1953 plunder of the sun is a movie id never even heard of until very recently, and its one that is definitely worth a look. While much of glenn fords early 1950s film output are unabashedly b movies he filled the same niche as robert mitchum did, at rko, the movies are, by and large, very entertaining, and plunder of the sun, shot in mexico for warners and john waynes batjac productions, is no exception. Has its moments in the sun but fails to be convincing. The influences are obvious, and its a shame that plunder doesnt reach the same level as its inspirations. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read plunder of the sun. Plunder of the sun movie trailer and videos tv guide.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. It was made into a 1953 film noir movie of the same name. Totally makes up for the fact that this movie is kind of a patchwork quilt of different genres. The adventurer al colby is persuaded by anna luz and her antiquities collector husband, thomas berrien, to help them smuggle a. Plunder of the sun writer 1953 the westland case writer 1937 known for alias nick beal writer. Diana lynn simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Plunder of the sun, filmed in mexico with glenn ford. Jul 28, 2011 plunder of the sun is a movie id never even heard of until very recently, and its one that is definitely worth a look. Plunder of the sun is een amerikaansmexicaanse film noir uit 1953 onder regie van john farrow. Warner brothers wanted duke to star but he quite rightly pointed out. The case for reparations by tanehisi coates the atlantic. Plunder of the sun is one that just never clicked with me, so i cant really recommend this release. Of course rather than delay the shooting of hondo duke stepped in, to play the lead part.
And if they feature actual location shooting in those exotic locations, better still. Released 1953, plunder of the sun stars glenn ford, diana lynn, patricia medina, francis l. Plunder of the sun 1953 stream and watch online moviefone. He finally said, ill be working on these all night. Plunder of the sun download ita, film plunder of the sun in italiano newer post older post. Watch plunder of the sun starring glenn ford in this actionadventure on directv. Plunder of the sun on dvd 097368876644 from paramount pictures. Watch full length feature films, classic shorts, world culture documentaries, world war ii propaganda, movie trailers, and films created in just ten hours. Plunder of the sun special collectors edition full. Glenn ford, diana lynn, patricia medina, francis l.
Plunder of the sun 1953 john farrow, glenn ford, diana. Overview of plunder of the sun, 1953, directed by john farrow, with glenn ford, diana lynn, patricia medina, at turner classic movies. From 1953 to 1963, the reparations money funded about a third of the total investment in israels. Al finds himself the possessor of a document that leads to a hoard of incan gold. An army dispatch rider on the edge of indian territory, his work is pitted with perils, from indian war bands to stubborn homesteaders. Persians, you seem to be entertained with a fullblown banquet. Plunder of the sun the 1953 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Glenn ford was married four times, and a son, peter ford.
Plunder of the sun 1953 public hosted by super shangrila show and balboa theater. His journey from peonage to full citizenship seemed nearcomplete. And if they feature actual location shooting in those exotic. Al colby should never have agreed to smuggle the package from chile to peru. Why dont you go back to the hotel and get some sleep. Al colby, the books protagonist, was a shortlived series hero.
Many of these videos are available for free download. Glenn ford also joined the naval reserve united states in 1958 and was promoted to lieutenant commander. Plunder of the sun is a 1953 drama film starring glenn ford, diana lynn, patricia medina, and francis l. And the lure of a god goddess of the sun an american insurance adjuster, stranded in havana, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for treasure in the mexican ruins of zapoteca. Jonathan latimer 19061983 writer american writer of thrillers and film scripts, the son of a chicago lawyer and a violinist. Plunder of the sun 1953 tuesdays forgotten film tipping my. Watch plunder of the sun online stream full movie directv. This website provides a free file hosting service for blogs and forums.
An american insurance adjuster, stranded in havana, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for treasure in the mexican ruins of zapoteca. Plunder of the sun 1953 john wayne message board jwmb. Plunder of the sun 1953 an american tourist, al colby glenn ford, is detained by mexican authorities and questioned about his role in a treasure hunt expedition in the oaxaca region that went. Plunder of the sun by john farrow glenn ford, diana lynn. Sullivan the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 21 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Glenn ford stars as american insurance adjuster al colby, a man who unwittingly becomes involved with a fortune in ancient curios after being asked to. David dodges plunder of the sun 1949 takes us back out of the united states again, this time to south america. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Plunder of the sun 1953 john farrow, glenn ford, diana lynn, patricia medina november 27, 2018 an american insurance adjuster, stranded in havana, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for treasure in the mexican ruins of zapoteca. Read the full synopsis of plunder of the sun, 1953, directed by john farrow, with glenn ford, diana lynn, patricia medina, at turner classic movies. Sullivan subcategories this category has only the following subcategory.
The fascination of far off places and the peculiar mystery of ancient legends are the attributes of plunder of the sun, which arrived at the paramount yesterday. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent plunder of the sun online on moviefone. I love movies that have a film noir feel but combine that with exotic locations. Wiseguy al colby glenn ford finds himself short of funds in havana, but a mysterious antiquities trader francis l. He died at 90 years old on august 30, 2006 at his residence of beverly hills. Sullivan, doing his best sydney greenstreet enlists colby to transport a package from cuba to. Vedere plunder of the sun in 1080 pixel, sfogliare plunder of the sun in miglior video, osservare plunder of the sun in video dvdrip. Glenn ford stars as american insurance adjuster al colby, a man who unwittingly becomes involved with a fortune in ancient curios after being asked to carry a. Plunder of the sun is frequently criticized as ripping off both the treasure of the sierra madre and the maltese falcon, and with more than a little justification. Now one mans dead, two beautiful women have betrayed him, and a couple of gunmen are hot on his trail. Plunder of the sun was filmed in its entirety in mexico in the zapotecan ruins of mitla and monte alban. The news dissector explores how the financial crisis was built on a foundation of criminal activity uncovering the connection between the collapse of the housing market and the economic catastrophe that followed.