Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951)
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- Approved
- 2h 4min
- Drama, Fantasy
- 15 Oct 1951 (USA)
- Movie
A seductive woman falls in love with a mysterious ship's captain.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| James Mason | ... |
Hendrick van der Zee
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| Ava Gardner | ... |
Pandora Reynolds
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| Nigel Patrick | ... |
Stephen Cameron
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| Sheila Sim | ... |
Janet
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| Harold Warrender | ... |
Geoffrey Fielding
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| Mario Cabré | ... |
Juan Montalvo
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| Marius Goring | ... |
Reggie Demarest
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| John Laurie | ... |
Angus
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| Pamela Mason | ... |
Jenny
(as Pamela Kellino)
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Patricia Raine | ... |
Peggy
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Margarita D'Alvarez | ... |
Senora Montalvo
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La Pillina | ... |
Spanish Dancer
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| Abraham Sofaer | ... |
Judge
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Francisco Igual | ... |
Vicente
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Guillermo Beltrán | ... |
Barman
(as Guillermo Beltran)
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Lilli Molnar | ... |
Geoffrey's Housekeeper
(as Lila Molnar)
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Phoebe Hodgson | ... |
Dressmaker
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Gabriel Carmona | ... |
Member of Montalvo's Cuadrilla
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Antonio Martín | ... |
Member of Montalvo's Cuadrilla
(as Antonio Martin)
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Lolita Allergria | ... |
Singer, Zanba number (uncredited)
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John Carew | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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Helen Cleverley | ... |
Second nurse (uncredited)
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Pepe de la Isla | ... |
Guitarist, Zambra number (uncredited)
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Christiana Forbes | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Eddie Leslie | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Dido Plumb | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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Ricardo Valle | ... |
(uncredited)
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Gerald Welsh | ... |
Assistant doctor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Albert Lewin | ||
Written by
| Albert Lewin | ... | (story and screenplay: suggested by the Legend of The Flying Dutchman) |
| George Barrington | ... | (based on the writings of) (uncredited) |
| Omar Khayyam | ... | (quotation) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Joe Kaufmann | ... | producer (as Joseph Kaufmann) |
| Albert Lewin | ... | producer |
| John Woolf | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Alan Rawsthorne | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack Cardiff | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Ralph Kemplen | ||
| Clive Donner | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| Joan Bridge | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
| Eric Boyd-Perkins | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Roy Hyde | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Vernon Messenger | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| John Bryan | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Dawson | ... | (costume design) |
Makeup Department
| Nina Broe | ... | assistant hair stylist (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Hawkesworth | ... | set dressing |
| T. Hopewell Ash | ... | assistant art director (as Tim Hopewell-Ash) |
| Peter Mullins | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alan Allen | ... | sound recordist |
| Harry Miller | ... | sound editor |
| Winston Ryder | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| W. Percy Day | ... | special effects (as W. Percy Day O.B.E.) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Edward Scaife | ... | photography: second unit (as Ted Scaife) |
| Man Ray | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Ted Reed | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julia Squire | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Hubert Clifford | ... | musical director (as Dr. Hubert Clifford) |
| Alan Rawsthorne | ... | conductor |
| Kenneth V. Jones | ... | music coach: Ava Gardner (uncredited) |
| Gerard Schurmann | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angela Allen | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gordon Griffith | ... | assistant to the producers |
| Catherine O'Brien | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Jeanie Sims | ... | assistant: Albert Lewin (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1951) (United States) (theatrical)
- International Film Distributors (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Leofilm Estúdio (1952) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- J. Arthur Rank Film (1953) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- J.Arthur Rank-Film (1953) (Austria) (theatrical)
- France 3 (1978) (France) (tv) (French subtitles)
- France 3 (1983) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Kino Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Park Circus (2010) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (re-issue)
- Park Circus (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Les Acacias (2015) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Cohen Media Group (2019) (United States) (4K Restoration)
- Pidax Film (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kino Video (United States) (VHS)
- Éditions Montparnasse (Belgium) (DVD) (201)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- George Eastman House (restored by)
- Roma Film Festival (restoration funded by)
- The Douris Corporation (restored in cooperation with)
- The Film Foundation (restoration funded by)
- The Franco-American Cultural Fund (restoration funded by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Albert Lewin's interpretation of the legend of the Flying Dutchman. In a little Spanish seaport named Esperanza, during the 30s, appears Hendrick van der Zee, the mysterious captain of a yacht (he is the only one aboard). Pandora is a beautiful woman (who men kill and die for). She's never really fallen in love with any man, but she feels very attracted to Hendrick... We are soon taught that Hendrick is the Flying Dutchman, this sailor of the 17th century that has been cursed by God to wander over the seas until the Doomsday... unless a woman is ready to die for him... Written by Yepok |
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| Taglines | The Woman of the year in the picture of the year ! [Australia Theatrical] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ava Gardner says in her autobiography that the actor Mario Cabré, who plays the bullfighter in love with her in the movie, wanted to do the same in real life. According to her, he was a real pain in the ass. See more » |
| Goofs | In the workroom where Stephen is repairing his race car, the words "NON FUMAR" are written on the wall, with the English words "NO SMOKING" beneath. The Spanish is incorrect: it should read "NO FUMAR". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Une histoire seule (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You're Driving Me Crazy See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: According to the legend, the Flying Dutchman was condemned to wander the seas eternally unless he could find a woman who loved him enough to die for him . . . . THE SEAPORT OF ESPERANZA, ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST OF SPAIN, ABOUT TWENTY YEARS AGO . . . . See more » |
| Quotes |
Geoffrey Fielding:
To understand one human soul is like trying to empty the sea with a cup. See more » |