The Cape Town Affair (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1967, The Cape Town Affair is an action and thriller film directed by Robert D. Webb, running about 100 minutes. “What good is a million dollars when you're the target for every spy... cop... and killer in Cape Town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. South African secret agents attempt to save confidential microfilm before it falls into the hands of Communists. A color remake of the Sam Fuller film, Pickup on South Street.
Who’s in it. The Cape Town Affair stars James Brolin as Skip McCoy, Jacqueline Bisset as Candy, Claire Trevor as Sam Williams and Bob Courtney as Capt. Herrick, Security Branch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, The Cape Town Affair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cape Town Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cape Town Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cape Town Affair (1967)?
- In US, The Cape Town Affair is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cape Town Affair worth watching?
- The Cape Town Affair holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cape Town Affair?
- The Cape Town Affair stars James Brolin, Jacqueline Bisset, Claire Trevor, Bob Courtney and John Whiteley.
- When was The Cape Town Affair released?
- The Cape Town Affair was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.