Review of A Countess from Hong Kong (1967) by Brian B — 06 Feb 2008

A Countess from Hong Kong really gets a bad rap, but I think that it is undeserved. Sure it is no cinematic masterpiece, and it seems a bit old fashioned, but I was thoroughly entertained. Ogden Meers (Marlon Brando) is a politician on an inter-continental cruise.

While in Hong Kong he meets Countess Natascha, who is in tough times working in dance halls and in prostitution. Back on the ship Meers discovers that Natascha has stowed away in his cabin in order to make it to America.

At first Ogden is against the idea and orders her to deboard at the next port, but as time goes on he becomes fond of her. The comedy is really more along the lines of a silent film, but I thought it was still fun.

I think it's worth watching, definately underrated. Doesn't deserve the bad rap it gets. Overall 3.0/4 Stars Grade = B.