Shout at The Devil

– During World War One an English adventurer, an American elephant poacher and the latter's attractive..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
Shout at the Devil (1976)

During World War One an English adventurer, an American elephant poacher and the latter's attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battle-cruiser which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. The story is based on a novel by Wilbur Smith, which in turn is very loosely based on events involving the light cruiser SMS Königsberg, which was sunk after taking refuge in Rufigi delta in 1915.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Editor's Pick for:

Shout at the Devil (1976) - Trailer

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Peter R. Hunt

Writer:

Stanley Price (screenplay), Alastair Reid (screenplay), Wilbur Smith (screenplay), Wilbur Smith (book)

Main Actors:

Lee Marvin, Roger Moore, Barbara Parkins, Ian Holm

Plot:

Just prior to World War One the hard drinking sharpshooting, Irish American Colonel Flynn O'Flynn, uses British aristocrat Sebastian Oldsmith to help poach ivory from German controlled territory in East Africa, putting them at odds with Herman Fleischer, the local German Provincial Commander. When Sebastian is infected with malaria he is nursed back to health by Flynn's daughter Rosa, they fall in love and marry. Not long after Britain declares war on Germany and they are drawn into the conflict, ultimately making a daring attack on the German armored cruiser SMS Blücher as it undergoes repairs in a local estuary.

Production:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%