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Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

The Loves of Pandora in Flaming TECHNICOLOR!

19516.62h 4m

Overview

Pandora Reynolds is a woman who has never fallen in love – but one who men kill and die for. When she meets dashing and mysterious ship's captain Hendrik van der Zee, he pushes her to commit the ultimate act of love.

Directed by Albert Lewin
Written by Albert Lewin, George Barrington
Produced by John Woolf, Albert Lewin, Joe Kaufmann
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5M0

Top Cast

James Mason

James Mason

Hendrick van der Zee

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Pandora Reynolds

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

Stephen Cameron

Sheila Sim

Sheila Sim

Janet Fielding

Harold Warrender

Harold Warrender

Geoffrey Fielding

Mario Cabré

Mario Cabré

Juan Montalvo

Marius Goring

Marius Goring

Reggie Demarest

John Laurie

John Laurie

Angus

Abraham Sofaer

Abraham Sofaer

Judge

Patricia Raine

Patricia Raine

Peggy Ford

Themes & Keywords

spainlegendmatador (bullfighter)singerflying dutchmanport1930s

About Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman is a romance, drama, fantasy film released in 1951 exploring themes of spain, legend, matador (bullfighter), singer, flying dutchman, port. Directed by Albert Lewin, it stars James Mason, Ava Gardner, Nigel Patrick. Pandora Reynolds is a woman who has never fallen in love – but one who men kill and die for. When she meets dashing and mysterious ship's captain Hendrik van der Zee, he pushes her to commit the ultimate act of love.

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