Tampico (film)

Tampico
1944 theatrical poster
Directed by Lothar Mendes
Written by Ladislas Fodor
Screenplay by Kenneth Gamet
Richard Macaulay
Fred Niblo Jr.
Produced by Robert Bassler
Starring Edward G. Robinson
Lynn Bari
Victor McLaglen
Cinematography Charles G. Clarke
Edited by Robert Fritch
Music by David Raksin
Production
company
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date
  • April 10, 1944 (U.S.)
Running time
 75 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Tampico is a 1944 drama/war film directed by Lothar Mendes and starring Edward G. Robinson, Lynn Bari, Victor McLaglen, Marc Lawrence, and Mona Maris. It was released by 20th Century Fox.

Plot

Lynn Bari with Edward G. Robinson

Capt. Bart Manson is the captain of an oil tanker during World War II, who rescues Katherine Hall when her ship is sunk by a German U-boat. The couple marry, but Manson's ship is subsequently sunk as well. Hall becomes a prime suspect for involvement as she was carrying no identification when rescued. However Manson later discovers that his First Mate Fred Adamson is in fact a German agent responsible for the sinking, and Hall is cleared of any culpability.

Cast