The Poppy Is Also a Flower

– In an attempt to stem the heroin trade from Iran, a group of narcotics agents working for the UN inj..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 20 Minutes
Release Year:
1966
Original Name:
Poppies Are Also Flowers
The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) - Also known as Poppies Are Also Flowers

In an attempt to stem the heroin trade from Iran, a group of narcotics agents working for the UN inject a radioactive compound into a seized shipment of opium, in the hopes that it will lead them to the main heroin distributor in Europe. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious woman doing her own investigating of the smuggling operation.

Producing Country:
Release Date:

16 Oct 1966

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
GP

Director:

Terence Young

Writer:

Jo Eisinger (screenplay), Ian Fleming (story)

Main Actors:

Senta Berger, Stephen Boyd, Yul Brynner, Angie Dickinson

Plot:

In an attempt to stem the heroin trade from Iran, a group of narcotics agents working for the UN inject a radioactive compound into a seized shipment of opium, in the hopes that it will lead them to the main heroin distributor in Europe. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious woman doing her own investigating of the smuggling operation. Together, they follow the trail as it leads them through the back alleys and luxury resorts of Europe.

Production:

Comet

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10