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During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 nominations total
Dan O'Herlihy
- Fergus Stephenson
- (as Daniel O'Herlihy)
Constantine Gregory
- Dimitri Memenov
- (as Constantin de Goguel)
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- TriviaOscar Homolka replaced Jack Hawkins in playing the character of General Golitsyn. The role had originally been intended for Hawkins, but his death in 1973 led to the part being re-cast with Homolka.
- GoofsToward the end of the film when Andrews is on the aircraft and Sharif boards it, the aircraft is a Boeing 707-330. On take off it is a Boeing 747 "Jumbo Jet".
At the end of the film when Andrews meets Sharif in "Canada" there are "Alpine" style houses in the background, suggesting either Switzerland or Austria.
- Quotes
Feodor Sverdlov: Let me teach you the first lesson about these little games. You must try to tell the truth as long as possible. That way, when times change and you have to lie, there is a great chance that you will be believed.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Discovering Film: Julie Andrews (2015)
- SoundtracksPlay It Again
Music by John Barry
Lyrics by Don Black
Sung by Wilma Reading (uncredited)
[The song to which Judith and Sverdlov dace at the club in London; reprise as the song Sverdlov plays at the resort in Barbados just before he is to go for a swim]
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Worked as a Doorman at The Rivoli Cinema in Sydney in 1974. Lovely conversion from an intimate live venue, but unfortunately, never found an audience. Fond memories of "The Tamarind Seed" as the most successful movie to play at this lovely theatre. Originally played on the Hoyt's circuit at the Embassy Theatre, and transferred to our (Independant) Rivoli (capacity approx. 400 seats)for a very healthy 6 week season. The only movie I recall playing to capacity audiences of a Friday & Saturday evening. Recently acquired a (beautiful) copy on DVD at a truly bargain price, and was pleased that the suspense and story-line held up so well after 30 years. Yes, the fashions are laughable, but we make allowances for our favourite films of the 30's,40's,50's and 60's, so why do we judge so many classic films of the 70's & 80's by the fashions of the time A thoroughly enjoyable espionage thriller, a brilliant cast, and all under the direction of the superb Blake Edwards, begs the question as to why this film is so over-looked and forgotten?
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- Tamarind Seed
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- Barbados(filmed on location in)
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- $2,400,000 (estimated)
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