Smuggler's Cove (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1948, Smuggler's Cove is an action and comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 66 minutes. “They're SLY SPIES...In a Harum-Scarem Adventure!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Slip and Sach are working as cleaners in a high rise building. They enter an office to clean it when a messenger hears them use Slip's given name, Terrance Mahoney. The messenger has a letter for "Terrance Mahonoey, Esq." and mistakenly delivers it to Slip. The letter informs Slip that he has inherited a mansion in Long Island. The boys then make their way to the mansion and find that it is inhabited by diamond smugglers. The real owner of the house shows up and helps save the day and defeat the smugglers and gives the boys the house as a reward.

Who’s in it. Smuggler's Cove stars Leo Gorcey as Slip Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Sach Jones, Gabriel Dell as Gabe Moreno and Martin Kosleck as Count Boris Petrov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Smuggler's Cove has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smuggler's Cove page.

If you liked it. Fans of Smuggler's Cove 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 Smuggler's Cove (1948)?
In US, Smuggler's Cove is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Smuggler's Cove worth watching?
Smuggler's Cove holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Smuggler's Cove?
Smuggler's Cove stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Martin Kosleck and Paul Harvey.
When was Smuggler's Cove released?
Smuggler's Cove was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.