![]() Pay respects to the father and widow of his dead war colleague. Mr Temples son George Temple was killed inĪction fighting in Italy, and Frank McCloud after drifting around for a whileĪfter the war ended, feels it is only right that he comes down to Key Largo to (Barrymore) Nora’s father in law James Temple he is in for a surprise. When he gets down to the slightly shambolic and rundown hotel managed by (Bogart) travels down to Key Largo on the bus to meet Nora Temple (Bacall), but The Key Largo movie was actually the last ofįour films starring Bogart and Bacall whilst they were still real life man and Originally taken from a play first performed in 1939 by MaxwellĪnderson, although John Huston the director almost completely rewrote it anyway,Īnd it focused on a grizzled and slightly angry war veteran played by Humphreyīogart, and the wife of a war buddy that was killed in action played by Lauren In Hollywood, California with only the beginning title scenes being actually Visiting the Keys, you will be disappointed. ![]() Planning to visit to see all the historic locations from the movie Key Largo by The island to see where the movie Key Largo was shot it will take you: Take, in a slight arch between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The chain of islands known as the Florida Keys. ![]() So to get you interested in this 1948 classic, we will try to fill you in on the story (without ruining it for you), the casts, and even the behind the scenes stuff that brings the magic of Hollywood to our screens, but are worth watching out for as the story evolves before you.Īs one of the most famous lines to be stated in the movie Key Largo One that even for the modern day population of movie goers is worth settling down on a rainy or cold Sunday afternoon, and catching up on the going ons down in Key Largo. Who are used to seeing Bruce Willis Tom Cruise, and Cameron Diaz struttingīut for many, many people, who consider themselves aficionados of film and movie, the movie Key Largo is considered a true classic. ![]() Character movies are my favorites, and this one rolls along nicely, as not only Bogey begins cracking their pride with his wit and sharp tongue, but Bacall, and her father(innkeepers), gave em their share of rash judgement and indignities- her father is "old man Potter" from "Wonderful Life"- I gave it 5 stars, for the good character development, and that it's single setting went over well due to timely disruptions, the smooth and disguised reproach of the captives early on, and then, the hostile breakouts that lead to a great climax.Remember, Al Capone was a literary guy, dedicated to commerce and revenue, he hardly ever held a much forgotten or unknown by the majority of the movie going population, I'm not aiming to discredit the other review when I say, I saw Robinson's role more favorably, as it didn't require any thugging or mugging, just insult and demand- to be respected and glorified- and with holding up the resort for a meeting with the Miami Mob, he was selectively refined and distinguished- in that self acclaimed fashion of a crook- with his vain aha's, yeah mister's, and ya see's, he was proud and in charge- as the only threat was Bogey, who knew to let em be, mostly, that is, until a chance might arise, and of course, a chance where no one would be hurt. Yes, great movie, not for it's action, as this is a character film, with the action marinating as it goes.
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