Rampage (1963)

Director:

Phil Karlson

Writers:

Alan Caillou (novel)
Robert I. Holt (writer)

Release Date:

9 October 1963 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure

Plot:

A German zoo hires two hunters to catch a rare breed of panther in Malaysia. The girlfriend of one of the hunters accompanies them on their hunt...

Plot Keywords:

Big Game | Hunting | Based On Novel | Independent Film

Cast

Robert Mitchum	...	Harry Stanton
Jack Hawkins	...	Otto Abbot
Elsa Martinelli	...	Anna
Sabu	...	Talib
Cely Carillo	...	Chep
Émile Genest	...	Schelling
Stefan Schnabel	...	Sakai Chief
David Cadiente	...	Baka
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Keaka	...	Malay Warrior

Runtime:

USA:98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Certification:

Finland:K-12

Company:

Seven Arts Productions

A big game hunter against a trapper, both going for the same animal, and a love interest comes between the two.

"Rampage", made in 1963, starred Robert Mitchum, Elsa Martinelli, and Jack Hawkins. This film, set in the jungles of Malasia, had the two professionals, Hawkins an animal hunter, and Mitchum, a trapper, hired by a zoo in Germany to capture a rare species of jungle cat and bring the animal back alive for a major exhibition. Mitchum sees the chance to do as the zoo wishes, while Hawkins only desires the killing of the animal for the newest addition to his collection of kills and trophies. Adding to the mixture is Hawkins' mistress, played by Elsa Martinelli. She goes on the hunt as well, and finally decides to leave Hawkins, tiring of his desire to only kill.

The hunt in Malasia goes well, the animal is captured, but Hawkins' jealousy gives vent to revenge on the two, Mitchum and Martinelli. The film features a stirring music score by Elmer Bernstein, and the scenery in Malasia is breathtaking. Mitchum portrays cool as only he could, and Martinelli and Hawkins add a style to the film. Sadly, not on VHS or DVD yet.