Sail into Danger, also known as El Aventurero, is a 1957 British second feature[1] film directed by Kenneth Hume and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Kathleen Ryan and James Hayter.[2]
| Sail Into Danger | |
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| Directed by | Kenneth Hume |
| Written by | Kenneth Hume |
| Produced by | Steven Pallos |
| Starring | Dennis O'Keefe James Hayter |
| Cinematography | Phil Grindrod |
| Edited by | Edward Jeffries |
| Music by | Ivor Slaney |
Production company | Patria |
Release date |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
editEx-smuggler Steve Ryman is a Barcelona motor launch operator, along with his friend Monty and Angel, a local boy. Steve is involved in a fight, and jailed. His bail is paid by a mysterious benefactor, and he meets Lena, who blackmails Steve into taking her and her gang to Tangier. The gang murder Angel, shoot Monty, knock out Steve and set him adrift in a boat. He recovers in time to save the boat, take Monty to hospital and pursue the gang to the mountains. He kills two of them, and the police arrive to arrest Lena.
Cast
edit- Dennis O'Keefe as Steve Ryman
- Kathleen Ryan as Lena
- James Hayter as Monty
- Ana Luisa Peluffo as Josafina
- Pedro De Cordoba as Luis
- Barta Barry as Emil
- Felix De Pommes as Inspector Gomez
- Miguel Fleta as Manuel
- John Bull as Angel
Critical reception
editThe Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "An interesting script, with a sparkle of necrophilia about it, makes one regret that casting and direction were not more ambitious or enthusiastic. John Bull as Angel adds charm to an otherwise monotonous series of performances."[3]
Kine Weekly said: "Dennis O'Keefe makes a rugged and determined Steve, Ana Luisa Peluffo displays considerable charm in the comparatively small role of Josafina, and John Bull is a likeable Angel. Kathleen Ryan hardly suggests the ruthless bad hat as Lena, but the rest measure up to demands. Its juvenile and love interests smoothly dovetail into its exciting main plot, and the final chase is spectacular."[4]
References
edit- ^ Chibnall, Steve; McFarlane, Brian (2009). The British 'B' Film. London: BFI/Bloomsbury. p. 88. ISBN 978-1-8445-7319-6.
- ^ "Sail Into Danger". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Sail Into Danger". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 24 (276): 152. 1 January 1957 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Sail Into Danger". Kine Weekly. 487 (2622): 21. 14 November 1957 – via ProQuest.