The Magnificent Matador (1955)
The most dangerous game on earth!
Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.
Director: Budd Boetticher
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: May 24, 1955
Cast
- Maureen O'Hara - Karen Harrison
- Anthony Quinn - Luís Santos
- Richard Denning - Mark Russell
- Thomas Gomez - Don David
- Lola Albright - Mona Wilton
- William Ching - Jody Wilton
- Eduardo Noriega - Miguel
- Manuel Rojas - Rafael Reyes
- Lorraine Chanel - Sarita Sebastian
- Anthony Caruso - Emiliano
Screenplay
- Budd Boetticher (Story)
- Charles Lang
Music: Raoul Kraushaar
Cinematography: Lucien Ballard
Editing: Richard Cahoon
Production: Edward L. Alperson Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
mexico, cheating, matador (bullfighter), betrayal, socialite, remorse, protective father
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magnificent Matador about?
- Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.
- Who directed The Magnificent Matador?
- The Magnificent Matador was directed by Budd Boetticher.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Matador?
- The Magnificent Matador stars Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Richard Denning, Thomas Gomez, Lola Albright, William Ching.
- How long is The Magnificent Matador?
- The Magnificent Matador has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Magnificent Matador?
- The Magnificent Matador is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Magnificent Matador produced?
- The Magnificent Matador was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Magnificent Matador?
- The themes of The Magnificent Matador include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.