Tampico (1944): Cast
Tampico is a 1944 war drama directed by Lothar Mendes, starring Edward G. Robinson as Capt. Bart Manson, Lynn Bari and Marc Lawrence. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tampico About?
The premise of Tampico without spoilers.
Set against the chaotic wartime seas of World War II, the film follows Captain Bart Manson of an oil tanker who becomes entangled in the desperate struggle at the strategic hub of Tampico. When a German U‑boat sinks the ship carrying Katherine Hall, Manson risks his vessel and crew to rescue her, highlighting the peril and moral choices faced by those navigating the double‑crossroads of the world.
Tampico Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- boat
- nazi spy
- mexico
- espionage
- american
- secret
- oil tanker
Tampico Cast & Characters
Edward G. Robinson leads the cast as Capt. Bart Manson, with Lynn Bari as Katherine Hall and Marc Lawrence as Valdez. Directed by Lothar Mendes; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lothar Mendes
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Edward G. Robinson as Capt. Bart Manson - Lynn Bari as Katherine Hall
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Marc Lawrence as Valdez -
Roy Roberts as Crawford (uncredited)
Also Starring in Tampico
· 6 more- Victor McLaglen Fred Adamson
- Helen Brown Mrs. Jim Kelly (uncredited)
- Mona Maris Dolores Garcia
- Tonio Selwart Kruger
- Robert Bailey Second Mate Watson
- E.J. Ballantine Silhouette Man
More from Lothar Mendes
More films directed by Lothar Mendes: The Walls Came Tumbling Down, Flight for Freedom, The Man Who Could Work Miracles and Jew Süss.
Tampico Also Known As
Also known as “Тампико”.
- Also known as
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- Тампико
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Tampico FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tampico, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tampico?
Tampico runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Tampico released?
Tampico was released on April 10, 1944.
Who directed Tampico?
Tampico was directed by Lothar Mendes.
More films by Lothar Mendes Who is in the cast of Tampico?
Tampico stars Edward G. Robinson as Capt. Bart Manson, Lynn Bari as Katherine Hall and Marc Lawrence as Valdez, among 10 credited actors.
Does Tampico have a post-credit scene?
No. Tampico has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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