Vacation on the Esmeralda Coast
Vacation on the Esmeralda Coast

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Vacation on the Esmeralda Coast

1968
Movie
96 min
Italian

A hotel owner, in competition with a rival owner, finds a cache of lost treasure on the bottom of the bay after trying to drown himself which turns his life upside down.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Juan BoschGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy young woman, bored with her privileged life, decides to take a vacation to the exotic Esmeralda Coast. She hopes to find excitement and adventure, but instead gets entangled in a dangerous mystery involving a suspicious local, hidden secrets, and a looming threat. As she delves deeper, she realizes her dream vacation has turned into a fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Vacation on the Esmeralda Coast received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its atmospheric suspense and interesting premise, but some found the pacing uneven and the resolution less impactful than the build-up suggested. Audiences were generally intrigued by the mystery element.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing mystery and evocative setting.

  • Criticized for occasional pacing issues and a somewhat anticlimactic conclusion.

  • Appreciated for its suspenseful atmosphere.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available indicate a general appreciation for the film's suspenseful nature and exotic locale, though some viewers found the plot a bit convoluted.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Costa Brava region of Spain, which provided the visually striking 'Esmeralda Coast' setting.

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