The Comedians (1967) (MOD) "Mystery"

The Comedians (1967) (MOD) "Mystery"A poor nation can mean riches for the corrupt. In an absorbing screenplay based on his novel, master of intrigue Graham Greene (The Third Man, The Quiet American) sets passions both romantic and political against the backdrop of Haiti during the brutal rule of Papa Doc Duvalier. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor lead a who's who cast of stars who portray diplomats, imposters, adulterers, hangers on, the indolent and even a pair of pacifist

and of course Clarence

Humphrey Bogart takes on a familiar gangster role as Duke

who is wise beyond his years

Mickey and Judy are effervescent as high school kids who are ready and eager to climb the long ladder of success

Matthew Corbeck (Heston--Ben-Hur) is obsessed with finding and opening the tomb of the murderous ancient Egyptian queen Kara

Hungary's most popular musical comedy team

Both programs enjoyed the creative input of directorial genius Robert Altman

Oscar-winner James Coburn ("Maverick")

The treachery of the mob clouds his future

Within weeks

James Komack (Norman)

Crawford's then-husband