Cabo Blanco (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Cabo Blanco is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 87 minutes. “Caboblanco. Where legends are born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giff Hoyt, a cafe owner in Cabo Blanco, Peru after World War II is caught between refuge-seeking Nazis and their enemies. After the murder of a sea explorer is passed off as accidental death by the corrupt local police, Giff becomes suspicious. The police chief also intimidates a new arrival Marie, and Giff intervenes to help her. Giff suspects Beckdorff, a Nazi refugee living in the area. Beckdorff, it emerges, is seeking to uncover sunken treasure.
Who’s in it. Cabo Blanco stars Charles Bronson as Gifford Hoyt, Dominique Sanda as Marie-Claire Allesandri, Simon MacCorkindale as Lewis Clarkson and Jason Robards as Gunther Beckdorff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Cabo Blanco has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cabo Blanco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabo Blanco tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cabo Blanco (1980)?
- In US, Cabo Blanco is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cabo Blanco worth watching?
- Cabo Blanco holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cabo Blanco?
- Cabo Blanco stars Charles Bronson, Dominique Sanda, Simon MacCorkindale, Jason Robards and Fernando Rey.
- When was Cabo Blanco released?
- Cabo Blanco was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.