Summaries

A British diplomat to a West Indian island nation finds his idyllic existence thrown into chaos when a large American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.

Farce about a British diplomat to a West Indian island nation who finds his idyllic existance thrown into chaos when a large American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.—Jonathan Broxton <[email protected]>

A tiny and impoverished Caribbean island is completely forgotten by its British colonial masters, until an abandoned oil well strikes mineral water. Suddenly the British, Americans, Cubans, French, and an incompetent local rebel are struggling for control of the island.

Details

Keywords
  • american
  • scene during opening credits
  • reference to mahatma gandhi
  • west indies
  • reference to al pacino
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Jan 10, 1985
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations St Lucia
Production companies HandMade Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1256862
Opening weekend US & Canada $510136
Gross worldwide $1256862

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 55m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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