Poppy is Also a Flower (1966)

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This exciting adventure provides an interesting look into the manufacture and trafficking of opium and heroin. The original story was written by Ian Fleming who died shortly before he was to pen the screenplay. The story is set in Iran and opens as an American undercover agent is murdered in the… More This exciting adventure provides an interesting look into the manufacture and trafficking of opium and heroin. The original story was written by Ian Fleming who died shortly before he was to pen the screenplay. The story is set in Iran and opens as an American undercover agent is murdered in the desert while attempting to buy opium. Two more agents are sent to Teheran to investigate the death and stop the powerful drug ring behind the smuggling. Once there, they run into the dead agent's girlfriend, who soon after suddenly disappears. Unfortunately, they cannot find her and so focus on their other job. To figure out where the drugs are going (and hopefully get a lead on the missing girl) they steal a bunch of opium and lace it with radioactive tracers so they can track it with Geiger counters. They then follow the drugs as they are slowly dispersed throughout Europe. After many twists, turns and blind alleys, the agents eventually succeed. This film was originally made for TV and contains cameos from many stars who worked for little pay because they strongly supported its anti-drug message. Those stars include Grace Kelly (who introduces the film) Omar Sharif, E.G. Marshall, Eli Wallach, Marcello Mastrioanni, and many more. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Terence Young
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Critic Reviews

Phil Hall, Film Threat
You haven't lived until you've seen the film's train-bound finale, with a two-fisted E.G. Marshall smacking Harold Sakata while Rita Hayworth carries a yapping poodle as she wobbles around in a druggie haze.

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Cast

            Senta Berger as Nightclub Entertainer

            Stephen Boyd as Benson

            Yul Brynner as Col. Salem

            Angie Dickinson as Linda Benson

            Georges Géret as Supt. Roche

            Hugh Griffith as Tribal Chief

            Jack Hawkins as Gen. Bahar

            Rita Hayworth as Monique

            Trevor Howard as Sam Lincoln

            Jocelyn Lane as Society Photographer

            Trini Lopez as Himself

            E.G. Marshall as Jones

            Marcello Mastroianni as Inspector Mosca

            Amedeo Nazzari as Capt. Dinonno

            Jean Pascal Bongard as Leader of Tribesmen

            Gilbert Roland as Serge Marcos

            Harold Sakata as Martin

            Omar Sharif as Dr.Rad

            Barry Sullivan as Chasen

            Nadja Tiller as Dr. Bronovska

            Eli Wallach as "Happy" Locarno

            Luisa Rivelli
            
            Howard Vernon as Coroner

            Violette Marceau
            
            Bob Cunningham as Fred Marco's Aide

            Grace Kelly as Introduction

            Bessie Love
            
            Anthony Quayle as Captain

            Laya Raki as Nightclub Entertainer

            Sylvia Sorente as Virgia

            Gilda Dahlberg as Guest at Marco's Table
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