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Tampico

1944-04-10 · 75 min · ★ 6.7

War · Drama

A story of of the captain of an oil tanker during World War II, Captain Bart Manson, who rescues Katherine Hall when her ship is sunk by a German U-boat.

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Directors
Lothar Mendes
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonCapt. Bart Manson
Lynn BariLynn BariKatherine Hall
Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenFred Adamson
Robert BaileyRobert BaileySecond Mate Watson
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceValdez
E.J. BallantineE.J. BallantineSilhouette Man
Mona MarisMona MarisDolores Garcia
Tonio SelwartTonio SelwartKruger
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsCrawford (uncredited)
Helen BrownHelen BrownMrs. Jim Kelly (uncredited)

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