The Magnificent Matador (1955)
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- Approved
- 1h 34min
- Drama, Romance
- 30 Apr 1956 (Denmark)
- Movie
In Mexico City, rich American Karen Harrison falls in-love with famous bullfighter Luis Santos who hides a personal secret regarding his young protege bullfighter Rafael Reyes.
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| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Karen Harrison
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| Anthony Quinn | ... |
Luís Santos
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Manuel Rojas | ... |
Rafael Reyes
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| Richard Denning | ... |
Mark Russell
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| Thomas Gomez | ... |
Don David
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| Lola Albright | ... |
Mona Wilton
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| William Ching | ... |
Jody Wilton
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| Eduardo Noriega | ... |
Miguel
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Lorraine Chanel | ... |
Sarita Sebastian
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| Anthony Caruso | ... |
Emiliano
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Jesús Solórzano | ... |
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Joaquín Rodríguez 'Cagancho' | ... |
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Rafael Rodríguez | ... |
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Antonio Velasquez | ... |
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Jorge 'Ranchero' Aguilar | ... |
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Félix Briones | ... |
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Nacho Trevino | ... |
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| Stuart Whitman | ... |
Man at the Arena (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Budd Boetticher | ||
Written by
| Charles Lang | ... | (screenplay) |
| Budd Boetticher | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Edward L. Alperson | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Carroll Case | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Raoul Kraushaar | ||
Cinematography by
| Lucien Ballard | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Richard Cahoon | ||
Costume Design by
| Edward Stevenson | ... | (gowns) (as Edward M. Stevenson) |
Makeup Department
| Bill Phillips | ... | makeup artist (as William Phillips) |
| Faye Smith | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Clarence Eurist | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Erich von Stroheim Jr. | ... | assistant director (as Eric Von Stroheim Jr.) |
Art Department
| Abel Contreras | ... | utileria (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Manuel Topete | ... | sound |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Richard C. Harris | ... | music editor (as Richard Harris) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bobbie Sierks | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Edward L. Alperson | ... | presenter |
| Carlos Arruza | ... | technical advisor |
| Jack Halliday | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1955) (United States) (theatrical)
- Renown Pictures Corporation (1955) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Nippon Cinema Corporation (NCC) (1955) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Styria-Film Rudolf Kille & Co. (1956) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1956) (France) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1957) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Eisho Trading Company (1955) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Cinema Supply (1996) (Japan) (DVD)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1992) (Australia) (video)
- Schröder Media (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Catholic Church of Mexico (we wish to express our appreciation to: for their kind co-operation)
- Government of Mexico (we wish to express our appreciation to: for their kind co-operation)
Storyline
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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. The mystery is solved 94 minutes later, after Maureen has conquered Tony and Tony has saved Marueen's life by caping a toro bravo with his plaid horse blanket.
Written by Stanley Conrad |
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| Taglines | The most dangerous game on earth ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Maureen O'Hara in her memoirs Tis Herself, during the shooting of this movie, many people booed in a scene where a bull was not actually killed. They expected a bull to be sacrificed for every take. Maureen O'Hara said that she was very upset because of this. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Forget Poverty and Live It Up! (1964). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Magnificent Matador See more » |
| Quotes |
Karen Harrison:
Why don't you get some Sleep Luís Santos: Not tired Karen Harrison: But you must be today been pretty rough and I know you didn't sleep much last night. Luís Santos: You let me worry about that [Pulls her hair back and kisses her] Luís Santos: What the matter Ms. Harrison who you try to kid? Karen Harrison: Because the tequila couldn't help you forget, you you think maybe I can? Luís Santos: You kidding? Even for what happen at the stables? Karen Harrison: I'm not a child Mr. Santos Luís Santos: Then Stop acting like one [kisses her] See more » |