Raw Wind in Eden

Raw Wind in Eden
Directed by	Richard Wilson
Produced by	William Alland
Written by	Richard Wilson
Screenplay by	Elizabeth Wilson
Story by	Dan Lundberg; Elizabeth Wilson
Starring	Esther Williams; Jeff Chandler; Rossana Podestà
Music by	Hans J. Salter
Cinematography	Enzo Serafin
Edited by	Russell F. Schoengarth
Production; company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	August 5, 1958 (Atlantic City); September 19, 1958 (New York City);
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Raw Wind in Eden is a 1958 American CinemaScope Eastmancolor South Seas film noir directed by Richard Wilson and starring Esther Williams, Jeff Chandler and Rossana Podestà.[1]

Plot

Frustrated while having a fling with a married man, fashion model Laura is persuaded to fly in playboy Wally Drucker's private plane to a party aboard a yacht. The plane crashes near a small Mediterranean island, where a man named Moore, the native Urbano, and the latter's daughter, Costanza, seem to be the only people there.

Laura is unhurt but Wally's injuries are treated by Moore, a former World War II medic. Moore is vague about his past or why he is living in this solitary fashion. Laura's interest in him makes Drucker jealous and irritates Costanza, who is herself desired by an older man from a nearby island who wishes to marry her.

A beached yacht belonging to Moore is found. It turns out he was a wealthy man from North Carolina suspected of murdering his wife, who drunkenly fell from the boat and drowned. Moore gave his millions to charity and dropped out of sight. Moore must fight the other men for Laura, who then persuades him to sail back to America and begin a new life.

Cast

Esther Williams as Laura
Jeff Chandler as Mark Moore / Scott Moorehouse
Rossana Podestà as Costanza Verno
Carlos Thompson as Wally Drucker
Rik Battaglia as Gavino
Eduardo De Filippo as Urbano Verno

Production

The film was originally known as The Islander.[2]

John Gavin was meant to appear in the film. Accordingly, he was replaced on The Female Animal by George Nader. However, Gavin did not make the cast.[3]

Filming started in Italy in June 1957.[4] It was shot off the Tuscan coast between Rome and Pisa.[5]

It was the last film made by William Alland under his long term arrangement with Universal.[6]

References

Raw Wind in Eden at the TCM Movie Database
Hopper, Hedda (May 2, 1957). "Looking at Hollywood: Colorful 'Islander' Role Goes to Jeff Chandler". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. c6.
THOMAS M. PRYOR (May 17, 1957). "UNIVERSAL CASTS TWO IN NEW FILM: Jane Powell, George Nader to Appear in 'Female Animal' --Actor Replaces Gavin". New York Times. p. 19.
THOMAS M. PRYOR (June 3, 1957). "FILM PACT SIGNED BY GREENE, ROUSE: They Will Work Separately and as Team in Exclusive Associated Artists Deal Of Local Origin". New York Times. p. 30.
ROBERT F. HAWKINSRobert F. Hawkins (Aug 4, 1957). "OBSERVATIONS ON THE ITALIAN SCREEN SCENE: Between "Takes" Promising Talent Full Schedule Vanguard". New York Times. p. X5.
"TWO STUDIOS SUED OVER SCRIPT USE: Warners, Universal Charged With Story Appropriation-- Alland to Produce Alone Universal Producer Quits". New York Times. July 20, 1957. p. 9.

External links

Raw Wind in Eden at IMDb
Raw Wind in Eden at the TCM Movie Database

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[1] Raw Wind in Eden at the TCM Movie Database

[2] Hopper, Hedda (May 2, 1957). "Looking at Hollywood: Colorful 'Islander' Role Goes to Jeff Chandler". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. c6.

[3] THOMAS M. PRYOR (May 17, 1957). "UNIVERSAL CASTS TWO IN NEW FILM: Jane Powell, George Nader to Appear in 'Female Animal' --Actor Replaces Gavin". New York Times. p. 19.

[4] THOMAS M. PRYOR (June 3, 1957). "FILM PACT SIGNED BY GREENE, ROUSE: They Will Work Separately and as Team in Exclusive Associated Artists Deal Of Local Origin". New York Times. p. 30.

[5] ROBERT F. HAWKINSRobert F. Hawkins (Aug 4, 1957). "OBSERVATIONS ON THE ITALIAN SCREEN SCENE: Between "Takes" Promising Talent Full Schedule Vanguard". New York Times. p. X5.

[6] "TWO STUDIOS SUED OVER SCRIPT USE: Warners, Universal Charged With Story Appropriation-- Alland to Produce Alone Universal Producer Quits". New York Times. July 20, 1957. p. 9.