Rum Runners_
"1920. Prohibition. The beginning of an era that spawned rackets, crime, corruption, and a strange romance."
During the prohibition era, Cornelius, a bootlegger, is on the run from the American coastguards. He comes across a silent film actress, Linda, on the set of a movie and falls in love with her.
Director
Robert Enrico
Starring
Lino Ventura, Brigitte Bardot, Bill Travers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Rum Runners was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Rum Runners is a Adventure, Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 15m.
CAST (20)
Lino Ventura
Cornelius von Zeelinga
Brigitte Bardot
Linda Larue
Bill Travers
Sanderson
Clive Revill
Lord Hammond
La Polaca
Catharina
Jess Hahn
Piet aka "Big Dutch"
Antonio Casas
Wilkinson
Andréas Voutsinas
Alvarez
Guy Marchand
Ronald / The Actor
Jack Betts
Renner
Roger Jacquet
Loisel
Tanya Lopert
Zelda
Marc Eyraud
The doctor
Stéphane Fey
Searle
Robert Lombard
Remus
Henri Czarniak
Cantacas
Frédéric Santaya
A friend of Cornelius
José Jaspe
José María Caffarel
The notary
Vicente Roca
Eusebio
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Language
French
Rating
4.5/10 (44 votes)
Popularity
5
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rum Runners about?
During the prohibition era, Cornelius, a bootlegger, is on the run from the American coastguards. He comes across a silent film actress, Linda, on the set of a movie and falls in love with her.
How long is Rum Runners?
Rum Runners has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who directed Rum Runners?
Rum Runners was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in Rum Runners?
The cast of Rum Runners includes Lino Ventura, Brigitte Bardot, Bill Travers, Clive Revill, La Polaca.
What is the rating of Rum Runners?
Rum Runners has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 44 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Adventure
Comedy
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