Appointment in Honduras
On a tramp steamer off Central America are Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard, five prisoners en route to a Nicaraguan prison, and Corbett, an American carrying money for a Honduran counter-revolution. Denied permission to land in Honduras, Corbett releases the prisoners and with their aid hijacks the ship. They land, taking the wealthy Sheppards as hostages, and start the arduous trip upriver to Corbett's rendezvous, meeting jungle hazards
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Plot Summary
In the midst of a revolution in Honduras, a tough American pilot is hired to fly a beautiful plantation owner and her husband out of the country. However, the pilot finds himself caught between his growing feelings for the woman and the dangerous political turmoil surrounding them. He must navigate treacherous terrain and avoid rebel forces to ensure their safe passage.
Critical Reception
Appointment in Honduras received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to a weak script and predictable plot, though the performances and some of the adventure sequences garnered a little attention. Audiences found it to be a serviceable, albeit uninspired, adventure film.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Despite a strong lead in Glenn Ford, the romantic elements feel forced.
- The adventure and jungle sequences offer some visual interest but don't save the film.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with many finding the film to be a forgettable adventure flick that lacks compelling storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Mexico, utilizing its diverse landscapes to stand in for the Honduran setting.
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