The Caper of the Golden Bulls

1967

Action / Comedy

2
IMDb Rating 6.2/10 10 229 229

spain based on novel or book bank caper comedy bank heist pamplona

Plot summary

Peter Churchman stopped robbing banks a long time ago and is now living as a wealthy and respected citizen in Pamplona, Spain. But then his former companion Angela appears and blackmails him to help her robbing the Spanish National Bank of Pamplona. He gives in and develops a brilliant plan... Will this be then end of his comfortable life?

Director

Russell Rouse Photo
Russell Rouse

Top cast

Henry Beckman Photo
Henry Beckman as Bendell
Giovanna Ralli Photo
Giovanna Ralli as Angela
Walter Slezak Photo
Walter Slezak as Antonio Gonzalez
Leon Askin Photo
Leon Askin as Morchek
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976.92 MB
1280*682
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 46 min
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1.77 GB
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English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 46 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Uriah43 6 / 10

A Bank Heist in Pamplona

This film takes place in Spain with a retired bank robber by the name of "Peter Churchman" (Stephen Boyd) being visited by two former colleagues named "Francois Morel" (Vito Scotti) and "Angela Tresler" (Giovanna Ralli). Although he is not particularly interested in anything they have to say, they eventually get down to business by informing him that some evidence of his previous crimes has been documented and, unless he helps them rob a bank in Pamplona, will be turned over to the local authorities. Not wanting to become involved in such an exceedingly difficult enterprise, his first thought is to leave that area and hide until the statute of limitations expires. He changes his mind, however, when he learns that several friends have also been implicated, he reluctantly agrees to Angela's demands. The problem, however, is heavily guarded and everything must go exactly as planned if they are to succeed. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an entertaining film which had a light-hearted touch typically found in many films during this time. I especially liked the performance of Stephen Boyd who played in his usually solid manner. Likewise, having two attractive actresses like Giovanna Ralli and Yvette Mimieux (as Peter's girlfriend "Grace Harvey") certainly didn't hurt either. Be that as it may, while certainly not a great action film necessarily, it passed the time well enough, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Reviewed by mark.waltz 5 / 10

Bulls don't give alibis.

A minor 60's caper comedy has some nice location footage, a few amusing sequences involving the running from the bulls challenge in Pamplona and a clever plot involving the attempt to steal royal jewelry during the run. But there's that bouncy musical score written by Vic Mizzy heard over and over and over, amusing at first but tedious after the tenth time you hear it. The events leading up to the demand that former allied pilot Stephen Boyd are complicated so the film takes a while to get going. But once the bulls start running, the action takes off a bit.Sexy Yvette Mimieux and Giovanna Ralli are certainly alluring and exotic, with Mimieux more of a lady than the femme fatale Ralli, and Vitto Scotti provides mild comic relief, and Walter Moss, Clifton James, Walter Slezak and Leon Askin have amusing chatacter roles. The caper itself is pretty standard, very typical of the mid to late 60's, and I wonder if audiences were getting tired of it. But it's a nice little exotic trip to pass the time and take the viewer on a little video vacation. Boyd shows off a nice physique and plenty of package in his loose fitting pants while committing the crime.
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