The Syndicate (1968 film)
| The Syndicate | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frederic Goode |
| Written by | Geoffrey Hays |
| Produced by | Harry Field |
| Starring | William Sylvester June Ritchie Robert Urquhart |
| Cinematography | George Stevens |
| Music by | Edwin Astley |
| Color process | Colour by Technicolor |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Pathé Distributors (UK) American International Pictures (USA TV) |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Syndicate is a 1968 British film directed by Frederic Goode for Pathé Films, from a screenplay by Geoffrey Hays, based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Denys Rhodes.[1] The film stars William Sylvester as an American pilot, June Ritchie and Robert Urquhart as a troubled couple, and Christian Doermer as a German geologist, all of whom are searching for uranium in Kenya.
The film was passed by the British Board of Film Classification on 3 March 1967, with a running time of 106 minutes. It was cut to 63 minutes and released as a supporting feature to Wait Until Dark in September 1968.[2] A 91-minute version was obtained by American International Pictures television division as part of a feature-film package, and was retitled Kenya: Country of Treasure.[3]
Plot[edit]
An American, down on his luck, joins a German uranium prospector and a Kenyan couple to search for uranium. A series of tragic and mysterious events strike the party.
Cast[edit]
- William Sylvester - Burt Hickey
- June Ritchie - Mari Brant
- Robert Urquhart - George Brant
- Christian Doermer - Kurt Hohmann
- John Bennett - Dr. Singh
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Mick Broderick Nuclear Movies: A Critical Analysis and Filmography of International Feature Length Films Dealing with Experimentation, Aliens, Terrorism, Holocaust, and Other Disaster Scenarios, 1914-1990
- ^ "The Syndicate (1968) - IMDb".
- ^ p.222 Craig, Rob American International Pictures: A Comprehensive Filmography McFarland, 19 Feb 2019
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