Rampage (1963)

Instant Favorite.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Robert Mitchum and Jack Hawkins are tasked with bringing big cats - tigers and a panther - back from Malaysia to Berlin. In the company of Elsa Martinelli, Hawkins' young protégé and lover. Hawkins' behaviour becomes erratic and hostile as Martinelli's attraction to Mitchum grows.The attractive and colourful location work (with Hawaii standing in for Malaysia), the hunting sequences, Elmer Bernstein's score, and solid performances from the three principals all add up to a film which would have been a successful movie back in 1963, displaying good production values if somewhat soapy in its central eternal triangle story. It all seems a bit dated now, though.Incidentally, for those people who refer to this movie being located in Africa, please note that there are no tigers in Africa.

To whom it may concern-I just want to find out if this movie can be purchased.If so,where?I saw it years ago.The color and music were great.Mitchum is always great i just need to ask this question i just need to ask this question i just need to ask this question where can i buy this film.why can i not ask question in less than ten lines when a simple answer will do.i have been looking for this movie for years and it would be very cordial of you to provide me with this information.Why do i need to ask a simple question in ten lines?Is there another format i can go to where a simple question such as where can i purchase this film can be answered?

"Rampage", made in 1963, starred Robert Mitchum, Elsa Martinelli, and Jack Hawkins. This film, set in the jungles of Malasia, had the two professionals, Hawkins an animal hunter, and Mitchum, a trapper, hired by a zoo in Germany to capture a rare species of jungle cat and bring the animal back alive for a major exhibition. Mitchum sees the chance to do as the zoo wishes, while Hawkins only desires the killing of the animal for the newest addition to his collection of kills and trophies. Adding to the mixture is Hawkins' mistress, played by Elsa Martinelli. She goes on the hunt as well, and finally decides to leave Hawkins, tiring of his desire to only kill. The hunt in Malasia goes well, the animal is captured, but Hawkins' jealousy gives vent to revenge on the two, Mitchum and Martinelli. The film features a stirring music score by Elmer Bernstein, and the scenery in Malasia is breathtaking. Mitchum portrays cool as only he could, and Martinelli and Hawkins add a style to the film. Sadly, not on VHS or DVD yet.

This movie is underrated. Robert Mitchum is at his laid-back best as the trapper and Elsa Martinelli is sexy and strong in the female lead. Jack Hawkins is fine, and it's nice to see Sabu in a strong role after The Jungle Book. The musical score (by Elmer Bernstein) is melodic, almost as good as his Magnificent Seven soundtrack. Set this all in verdant Africa with a tiger hunt thrown in, and it makes for good viewing.