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Still from The Comedians — The Comedians (1967) — Peter GlenvillePhotographed by Henri Decaë

Poster for The Comedians

Peter Glenville

The Comedians

English / 1967 / 2h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.

Included in
October 2021
Position 25

Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Glenville

WriterGraham Greene

CinematographerHenri Decaë

ComposerLaurence Rosenthal

EditorFrançoise Javet

Producer

Peter Glenville

Cast

Richard Burtonas Brown

Elizabeth Tayloras Martha Pineda

Alec Guinnessas Major H. O. Jones

Peter Ustinovas Ambassador Manuel Pineda

Paul Fordas Smith

Lillian Gishas Mrs. Smith

Georg Stanford Brownas Henri Philipot

Roscoe Lee Browneas Petit Pierre

Gloria Fosteras Mrs. Philipot

James Earl Jonesas Dr. Magiot

Zakes Mokaeas Michel

Douta Seckas Joseph

Raymond St. Jacquesas Captain Concasseur

Cicely Tysonas Marie Therese

Robin Langfordas Angelito Pineda (uncredited)

Dennis Alaba Petersas César (uncredited)

Thomas Baptisteas Haitian Soldier (uncredited)

Make Brayas Haitian Soldier (uncredited)

The Comedians (1967) | Criteria