Espionage and danger meet in 1967 Cape Town with a microfilm that could tip the scales.
THE CAPE TOWN AFFAIR
What good is a million dollars when you're the target for every spy... cop... and killer in Cape Town!
South African secret agents try to save a confidential microfilm before the Communists get hold of it.
Proof that even microfilm can cause an international incident—just add sunlight and spies.
Long before James Brolin was a household name, he was busy dodging Communists and chasing microfilm in the streets of Cape Town. Add a young Jacqueline Bisset to the mix, and you've got a Cold War caper with sun-drenched intrigue. Come for the espionage, stay for the South African backdrops you don’t usually see in your standard spy fare.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Cape Town Affair is a 1967 action thriller film directed by Robert D. Webb about South African secret agents trying to save confidential microfilm before it falls into the hands of Communists.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film brings 1960s South African cityscapes front and center, a rare backdrop for Cold War espionage.
A confidential microfilm is the object everyone's after, setting the pace for classic spy suspense.
Catch James Brolin and Jacqueline Bisset before their big Hollywood breakthroughs.
The shadowy threat of Communist agents adds a classic Cold War flavor to the film’s intrigue.
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What is The Cape Town Affair about? +
The Cape Town Affair follows South African secret agents as they attempt to save a confidential microfilm from falling into Communist hands.
Who directed The Cape Town Affair? +
The Cape Town Affair was directed by Robert D. Webb.
How long is The Cape Town Affair? +
The Cape Town Affair has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is The Cape Town Affair? +
The Cape Town Affair is an action and thriller film.