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| name = The Scorpio Letters |
| name = The Scorpio Letters |
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| director = [[Richard Thorpe]] |
| director = [[Richard Thorpe]] |
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| producer =Richard Thorpe |
| producer =Richard Thorpe |
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| writer = [[Jo Eisinger]] <br> [[Adrian Spies]] |
| writer = [[Jo Eisinger]] <br /> [[Adrian Spies]] |
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| based_on = {{based on|''[[The Scorpio Letters |
| based_on = {{based on|''[[The Scorpio Letters]]'' |[[Victor Canning]]}} |
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| starring = [[Alex Cord]] <br> [[Shirley Eaton]] <br> [[Laurence Naismith]] |
| starring = [[Alex Cord]] <br /> [[Shirley Eaton]] <br /> [[Laurence Naismith]] |
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| music = [[Dave Grusin]] |
| music = [[Dave Grusin]] |
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| cinematography = [[Ellsworth |
| cinematography = [[Ellsworth Fredricks]] |
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| editing = [[Richard W. Farrell]] |
| editing = [[Richard W. Farrell]] |
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| studio =[[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] |
| studio =[[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] |
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| distributor = Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| distributor = Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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| released = {{Film date|1967|02|19|df=yes}} |
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| runtime = 120 minutes |
| runtime = 120 minutes |
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| country = United Kingdom <br> United States |
| country = United Kingdom <br /> United States |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| budget = |
| budget = $900,000 |
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'''''The Scorpio Letters''''' is a 1967 American-British [[thriller film]] directed by [[Richard Thorpe]] and starring [[Alex Cord]], [[Shirley Eaton]] and [[Laurence Naismith]]. It was produced by [[MGM Television]] and shot in |
'''''The Scorpio Letters''''' is a 1967 American-British [[thriller film]] directed by [[Richard Thorpe]] and starring [[Alex Cord]], [[Shirley Eaton]] and [[Laurence Naismith]]. It was produced by [[MGM Television]] and shot mainly at MGM studios in Hollywood.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Cord |first=Alex |title=From Wheelbarrow To Ferrari: And Back Again |publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |year=2016 |isbn=978-1539355397 |location=Texas |pages=237 |language=English}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=1 September 1966 |title=Lord Mayor Visits |pages=3 |work=The Tampa Times}}</ref> It was broadcast by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] in the United States while being given a [[theatrical release]] in several countries including Britain. It was the last film directed by Thorpe in a lengthy and prolific career.<ref>Murphy p.586</ref> It is based on the 1964 [[The Scorpio Letters|novel of the same title]] by [[Victor Canning]].<ref>Goble p.69</ref> |
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There are significant differences between the book and the film version, which was designed to take advantage of the spy boom following the success of [[James Bond]]. Eaton's link to that series was advertised by billing her as "The ''[[Goldfinger (film)|Goldfinger]]'' Girl". The film's sets were designed by the [[art directors]] [[Addison Hehr]] and [[George Davis (art director)|George W. Davis]]. As it was intended for a cinematic run in several markets, particularly in Europe, it was made with higher production values than was often common for [[television films]]. It received positive reviews with ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' describing it as "very hip".<ref>''Variety. February 22, 1967''. p. 42</ref> |
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The film's sets were designed by the [[art directors]] [[Addison Hehr]] and [[George W. Davis]]. |
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==Plot== |
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Joe Christopher an American in London working for British Intelligence joins forces with Phoebe Stewart to investigate the death of a fellow agent who was the victim of a [[blackmail]] plot. Their pursuit of the truth takes them to [[Paris]] and an [[Alps|Alpine]] [[ski resort]]. |
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==Cast== |
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 6 July 2024
The Scorpio Letters | |
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Directed by | Richard Thorpe |
Written by | Jo Eisinger Adrian Spies |
Based on | The Scorpio Letters by Victor Canning |
Produced by | Richard Thorpe |
Starring | Alex Cord Shirley Eaton Laurence Naismith |
Cinematography | Ellsworth Fredricks |
Edited by | Richard W. Farrell |
Music by | Dave Grusin |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Countries | United Kingdom United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $900,000 |
The Scorpio Letters is a 1967 American-British thriller film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Alex Cord, Shirley Eaton and Laurence Naismith. It was produced by MGM Television and shot mainly at MGM studios in Hollywood.[1][2] It was broadcast by ABC in the United States while being given a theatrical release in several countries including Britain. It was the last film directed by Thorpe in a lengthy and prolific career.[3] It is based on the 1964 novel of the same title by Victor Canning.[4]
There are significant differences between the book and the film version, which was designed to take advantage of the spy boom following the success of James Bond. Eaton's link to that series was advertised by billing her as "The Goldfinger Girl". The film's sets were designed by the art directors Addison Hehr and George W. Davis. As it was intended for a cinematic run in several markets, particularly in Europe, it was made with higher production values than was often common for television films. It received positive reviews with Variety describing it as "very hip".[5]
Plot
[edit]Joe Christopher an American in London working for British Intelligence joins forces with Phoebe Stewart to investigate the death of a fellow agent who was the victim of a blackmail plot. Their pursuit of the truth takes them to Paris and an Alpine ski resort.
Cast
[edit]- Alex Cord as Joe Christopher
- Shirley Eaton as Phoebe Stewart
- Laurence Naismith as Burr
- Oscar Beregi Jr. as Philippe Soriel (Scorpio)
- Lester Matthews as Mr. Harris
- Antoinette Bower as Terry
- Arthur Malet as Hinton
- Barry Ford as Bratter
- Émile Genest as Garin
- Vincent Beck as Paul Fretoni
- Ilka Windish as Miss Gunther
- Laurie Main as Tyson
- Andre Philippe as Gian
- Harry Raybould as Lodel
- Danielle De Metz as Marie
- Milton Parsons as Mr. Atkinson
- Ivor Barry as Rt. Hon. John Murney
References
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
- Murphy, Robert. Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion. British Film Institute, 2006.
External links
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- American thriller films
- British thriller films
- 1960s thriller films
- 1960s English-language films
- Films set in London
- Films shot in England
- Films set in Paris
- Films directed by Richard Thorpe
- Films scored by Dave Grusin
- Films based on British novels
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
- 1960s American films
- 1960s British films
- 1960s British film stubs
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