Jivaro
1954, English. Directed by Edward Ludwig.
Jungle Thriller ! Box-Office Filler !
At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward LudwigDirector
- Fernando LamasRio Galdez
- Rhonda FlemingAlice Parker
- Brian KeithTony
- Pascual García PeñaSylvester, Rio's aide
- Morgan FarleyVinny
- Rita MorenoMaroa
- Richard DenningJerry Russell
- Marvin MillerJivaro Chief Kovanti
- Lon Chaney Jr.Pedro Martines
- Charles LungThe Padre
- Kay JohnsonUmari
- Gregg BartonEdwards
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Duncan, Winston Miller
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Jivaro runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Jivaro is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Who directed Jivaro?
Jivaro (1954) was directed by Edward Ludwig and stars Fernando Lamas, Rhonda Fleming, Brian Keith.