Tripoli (1950): Cast & Plot
Tripoli is a 1950 adventure action film directed by Will Price, starring Herbert Heyes as Général Eaton, John Payne and Lowell Gilmore. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Will Price
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pine-Thomas Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tripoli About?
The premise of Tripoli without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Spanning from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, the film dramatizes the early heroics of the United States Marine Corps. In 1805 the fledgling nation confronts the Barbary pirates of Tripoli, with Marines battling to hoist the American flag and secure the nation’s honor.
Tripoli Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- chess
- 1800s
- tripoli
- pirate
- warship
- u.s. marine corps
- port
- disguise
- desert
- brother
- battle
- redheaded woman
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- united states of america
- one word title
- place name in title
- male female relationship
- u.s. navy
- ruse
- overthrow
- muslim
- infidel
- historical fiction
- french girl
- dance girl
- first barbary war
- o'hara and payne
- pasha
- freedom
- u.s. soldier
- violation of rights
- sacrifice
- ruler
- libya
- harem
- diplomat
- diplomat's daughter
- arab
- riff raff
Tripoli Cast & Characters
Herbert Heyes leads the cast as Général Eaton, with John Payne as Lt. O'Bannion and Lowell Gilmore as Lt. Tripp. Directed by Will Price; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Will Price
- Herbert Heyes as Général Eaton
- John Payne as Lt. O'Bannion
- Lowell Gilmore as Lt. Tripp
- Phillip Reed as Hamet Karamanly
Also Starring in Tripoli
· 17 more- Maureen O'Hara Gräfin D'Arneau
- Grandon Rhodes Commandant Barron
- Alan Napier Khalil
- Grant Withers Sgt. Derek
- Connie Gilchrist Henriette
- Alberto Morin Il Taiib
- Jack Pennick Busch
- Walter Reed Wade
- Howard Da Silva Capt. Demetrios
- Frank Fenton Capitaine Adams
- Gregg Barton Huggins
- Ray Hyke Crawford
- Rosa Turich Seewauk
- Ewing Mitchell Elroy
- Don Summers Langley
- Paul Livermore Evans
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- Emil Hanna Interpreter
Tripoli Plot Summary
What happens in Tripoli from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1805, the USS Essex sails as part of a blockade off Tripoli, aiming to curb pirates menacing American shipping. Consul William Eaton, Herbert Heyes, arrives aboard to recruit a small, covert commando for a high-stakes mission that could tilt the balance in North Africa. Lt. Presley O’Bannon, John Payne, and Lt. John Trippe, Lowell Gilmore, volunteer to raise a force to seize Derna, a strategic coastal town to the east, hoping to strike a decisive blow against the foe.
Full summary
The whole story of Tripoli, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tripoli?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrayed Lt. Presley O'Bannon in the film?
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Movies Like Tripoli
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including To the Shores of Tripoli, Pirates of Tripoli and The Buccaneer.
Tripoli FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tripoli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tripoli?
Tripoli runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Tripoli released?
Tripoli was released on November 9, 1950.
Who directed Tripoli?
Tripoli was directed by Will Price.
More films by Will Price Who is in the cast of Tripoli?
Tripoli stars Herbert Heyes as Général Eaton, John Payne as Lt. O'Bannion and Lowell Gilmore as Lt. Tripp, among 21 credited actors.
Does Tripoli have a post-credit scene?
No. Tripoli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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