The Lost Continent
– An eclectic group of characters set sail on Captain Lansen’s leaky cargo ship in an attempt to esc..
An eclectic group of characters set sail on Captain Lansen’s leaky cargo ship in an attempt to escape their various troubles. When a violent storm strikes, the ship is swept into the Sargasso Sea and the passengers find themselves trapped on an island populated by man-eating seaweed, giant crabs and Spanish conquistadors who believe it’s still the 16th century.
19 Jun 1968
English
All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Michael Carreras, Leslie Norman
Michael Carreras (screenplay), Dennis Wheatley (novel)
Eric Porter, Hildegard Knef, Suzanna Leigh, Tony Beckley
This film starts out like the Love Boat on acid, as a cast of varied characters, with various issues, take Captain Eric Porter's leaky cargo ship to escape their troubles. When a violent storm strikes, the ship is swept into the Sargasso Sea and our heroes find themselves trapped on an island of man-eating seaweed, populated by giant monster crabs and some Spanish conquistadors who think the Inquisition is still on. Features songs and music by '60s "cool group", the Peddlers.
20th Century Fox Film Corporation