The Tamarind Seed

1974
PG
2h 5m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

2.6K

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During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.

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During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.During a Caribbean vacation, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian Agent.

Director
- Blake Edwards
Writers
- Blake Edwards
- Evelyn Anthony
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

2.6K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Blake Edwards
Writers
- Blake Edwards
- Evelyn Anthony
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 nominations total

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Trivia
Oscar Homolka replaced Jack Hawkins in playing the character of General Golitsyn. The role had originally been intended for Hawkins, but his death in 1973 led to the part being re-cast with Homolka.

Goofs
Toward the end of the film when Andrews is on the aircraft and Sharif boards it, the aircraft is a Boeing 707-330. On take off it is a Boeing 747 "Jumbo Jet".

At the end of the film when Andrews meets Sharif in "Canada" there are "Alpine" style houses in the background, suggesting either Switzerland or Austria.

Quotes
Feodor Sverdlov: Let me teach you the first lesson about these little games. You must try to tell the truth as long as possible. That way, when times change and you have to lie, there is a great chance that you will be believed.

Connections
Featured in Discovering Film: Julie Andrews (2015)

Soundtracks
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Music by John Barry
Lyrics by Don Black
Sung by Wilma Reading (uncredited)
[The song to which Judith and Sverdlov dace at the club in London; reprise as the song Sverdlov plays at the resort in Barbados just before he is to go for a swim]

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Featured review

7/10

Omar makes it all worth while

Omar Sharif is the best part of this movie, he has the most charming and interesting lines, he is great as Fyodor.

If you ever get lost during the film, his character will put you at ease.

The film reminded me of Rosebud, a film Peter O'Toole did about embassies, spies, and strange liaisons.

If you're wondering about the title, the tamarind seed is of importance to the Julie Andrew character when she and Omar are vacationing on the same island. The seed is very rare and it is a symbol of possibilities in my opinion. There's a lot of talk about ideologies, political games, conscience, and which side you're on.

It's worth watching this movie to learn some interesting things, most of the intrigue and pleasure comes from Omar's performance.