The Comedians (1967)
A cynical Welsh hotel owner secretly romances a diplomat's wife in Haiti, under the violent reign of the despot "Papa Doc" Duvalier.
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Brown -
Martha Pineda -
Major H. O. Jones -
Ambassador Manuel Pineda -
Smith -
Mrs. Smith -
Henri Philipot -
Petit Pierre -
Mrs. Philipot -
Dr. Magiot -
Michel -
Joseph -
Captain Concasseur -
Marie Therese
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Director:
Peter GlenvilleWriters:
Graham Greene (novel), Graham Greene (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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First movie Sir Alec Guinness and James Earl Jones appeared in together. They were later, of course, in the first Star Wars trilogy, which also starred Dame Elizabeth Taylor's former stepdaughter, Carrie Fisher.
Quotes
Brown:
I don't believe in causes.
Dr. Magiot:
The role of cynic doesn't really suit you, Brown.
Brown:
I don't believe in play-acting either.
Dr. Magiot:
You imagine because you've lost one faith, you've lost all? You're wrong, Brown. There is always an alternative to the faith we lose.
Brown:
I ...
Goofs
When Brown and Smith are driven out to see "Duvalierville", they are in a 1962 Buick Electra convertible. However, when they return to the hotel, the group is in a 1964 Buick Skylark convertible.
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Genres
DramaDetails
Release Date:
31 October 1967Language
English, French, Haitian, Spanish
Country of Origin
France, Bermuda, USAFilming Locations
Franstudio, Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, FranceBox Office
Gross USA:
$5,200,000
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