Alert in the Canary Islands (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1956, Alert in the Canary Islands is a comedy and drama film directed by André Roy, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Maxime Bellac owns an art gallery. He has an affair with Michelle. One night when they have dinner together, Maxime tells Michelle he is forced to leave for the Canaries because of paintings. When they take a walk after their meal,a man suddenly appears, revolver in hand. In self-defense, Maxime kills him and,much to his surprise, recognizes a national security agent.Maxime confesses that he is in the pay of an eastern power; his mission is to get a file concerning Western nuclear weapons. Because of his crime, he cannot carry out his job; for Maxime's love, Michelle takes his place and becomes a spy.
Who’s in it. Alert in the Canary Islands stars Bruce Kay as Frank Preston, Célia Cortez as Michèle Dumont, Howard Vernon as Maxime Bellac and Marco Villa as Maurice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Alert in the Canary Islands sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alert in the Canary Islands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alert in the Canary Islands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alert in the Canary Islands (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alert in the Canary Islands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alert in the Canary Islands worth watching?
- Alert in the Canary Islands holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Alert in the Canary Islands?
- Alert in the Canary Islands stars Bruce Kay, Célia Cortez, Howard Vernon, Marco Villa and Bob Ingarao.
- When was Alert in the Canary Islands released?
- Alert in the Canary Islands was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.