Tropic Zone (1953)
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It's always fun to watch Ronald Reagan play a slightly disreputable type, and Tropic Zone is no exception. Reagan stars as Dan McCloud, a self-styled "banana expert" who is hiding out in a mythical South American country for obscure political reasons. Motivated by greed, McCloud comes to the aid of banana-plantation owner Flanders White (Rhonda Fleming), whose livelihood is threatened by covetous Lukats (John Wengraf). Redeemed by love, McCloud turns honest, rallying Flanders' workers and tenant farmers to form a united front against the crooked Lukats and his chief henchman Nelson (Grant Withers). High point: Flanders White, jealous of local cabaret cutie Elena (Estelita Rodriguez), bares her midriff and performs a sexy dance for McCloud's benefit. Tropic Zone was another winner from Paramount's Pine-Thomas production team. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Ronald Reagan - Dan McCloud
- Noah Beery, Jr. - Tapachula Sam
- John Wengraf - Lukats
- Maurice Jara - Macario
- Estelita Rodriguez - Elena
- Rhonda Fleming - Flanders White
- Grant Withers - Bert Nelson
- Argentina Brunetti - Tia Feliciana
- Rico Alaniz - Capt. Basilio
- Pilar del Rey - Victoriana
- Director(s):
- Lewis R. Foster
- Writer(s):
- Lewis R. Foster
- Producer(s):
- William Pine, William C. Thomas
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