Raw Wind in Eden
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| Directed by | Richard Wilson |
| Screenplay by | Elizabeth Wilson Richard Wilson |
| Based on | Dan Lundberg Elizabeth Wilson (From a story by) |
| Produced by | William Alland |
| Starring | Esther Williams Jeff Chandler |
| Cinematography | Enzo Serafin |
| Edited by | Russell F. Schoengarth |
| Music by | Hans J. Salter |
| Color process | Eastmancolor |
Production company | Universal International Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.1 million[1] |
Raw Wind in Eden is a 1958 American CinemaScope South Seas film noir directed by Richard Wilson and starring Esther Williams, Jeff Chandler.[2]
Plot
[edit]Frustrated while having a fling with a married man, fashion model Laura is persuaded to fly in playboy Wally Drucker's private plane to a party aboard a yacht. The plane crashes near a small Mediterranean island, where a man named Moore, the native Urbano, and the latter's daughter, Costanza, seem to be the only people there.
Laura is unhurt but Wally's injuries are treated by Moore, a former World War II medic. Moore is vague about his past or why he is living in this solitary fashion. Laura's interest in him makes Drucker jealous and irritates Costanza, who is herself desired by an older man from a nearby island who wishes to marry her.
A beached yacht belonging to Moore is found. It turns out he was a wealthy man from North Carolina suspected of murdering his wife, who drunkenly fell from the boat and drowned. Moore gave his millions to charity and dropped out of sight. Moore must fight the other men for Laura, who then persuades him to sail back to America and begin a new life.
Cast
[edit]- Esther Williams as Laura
- Jeff Chandler as Mark Moore / Scott Moorehouse
- Rossana Podestà as Costanza Verno
- Carlos Thompson as Wally Drucker
- Rik Battaglia as Gavino
- Eduardo De Filippo as Urbano Verno
Production
[edit]The film was originally known as The Islander.[3]
John Gavin was meant to appear in the film. Accordingly, he was replaced on The Female Animal by George Nader. However, Gavin did not make the cast.[4]
Filming started in Italy in June 1957.[5] It was shot off the Tuscan coast between Rome and Pisa.[6]
It was the last film made by William Alland under his long term arrangement with Universal.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Top Grossers of 1958". Variety. 7 January 1959. p. 48. Please note figures are for US and Canada only and are domestic rentals accruing to dsitributors as opposed to theatre gross
- ^ Raw Wind in Eden at the TCM Movie Database
- ^ Hopper, Hedda (May 2, 1957). "Looking at Hollywood: Colorful 'Islander' Role Goes to Jeff Chandler". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. c6.
- ^ THOMAS M. PRYOR (May 17, 1957). "UNIVERSAL CASTS TWO IN NEW FILM: Jane Powell, George Nader to Appear in 'Female Animal' --Actor Replaces Gavin". New York Times. p. 19.
- ^ THOMAS M. PRYOR (June 3, 1957). "FILM PACT SIGNED BY GREENE, ROUSE: They Will Work Separately and as Team in Exclusive Associated Artists Deal Of Local Origin". New York Times. p. 30.
- ^ ROBERT F. HAWKINSRobert F. Hawkins (Aug 4, 1957). "OBSERVATIONS ON THE ITALIAN SCREEN SCENE: Between "Takes" Promising Talent Full Schedule Vanguard". New York Times. p. X5.
- ^ "TWO STUDIOS SUED OVER SCRIPT USE: Warners, Universal Charged With Story Appropriation-- Alland to Produce Alone Universal Producer Quits". New York Times. July 20, 1957. p. 9.