BIG As The Fog-Shrouded Andes!

Starring: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell, Rita Hayworth, Richard Barthelemess, Noah Berry Jr., Allyn Joslyn, Sig Ruman, Victor Kilian, John Carroll, Don "Red" Barry

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"The only thing I can tell you about him, he's a good guy for gals to stay away from" - Kid Dabb about Geoff Carter

Why watch this? It's a great romantic action adventure film with a great cast.

Plot Summary: In a remote South American port, a cynical air-freight manager, Goeff Carter, risks his pilots' lives flying hazardous, foggy mail routes to secure a crucial contract. An adventurous American entertainer, Bonnie Lee, arrives on a banana boat, falls for the tough-talking boss, and decides to stay despite the constant peril surrounding his reckless existence. The arrival of a pilot with a tainted reputation and his wife, a former love of Carter's, forces the tight-knit group to confront hidden secrets.

Dad's Preview: If you are wondering where the action-adventure genre got its start, it was through films like this gem. Packed with stars, romance and daring stunts, these adventure flicks took viewers to new locations and experiences. Predictably at its center is a man in charge, making tough decisions and without time for romance. Yet, there are not one, but two, beautiful women who love him. It's a compelling plot that is aided by some very good (for its time) scenes of old single engine prop planes braving brutal snow squalls in the Alps. Jean Arthur is superb as usual. Also, this film was Rita Hayworth's big breakout role.

Columbia Pictures