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The Magnificent Matador

  • 1955
  • Approved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
289
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The Magnificent Matador (1955)
DramaRomance

In Mexico City, rich American Karen Harrison falls in love with famous bullfighter Luis Santos who hides a personal secret regarding his young protégé Rafael Reyes.In Mexico City, rich American Karen Harrison falls in love with famous bullfighter Luis Santos who hides a personal secret regarding his young protégé Rafael Reyes.In Mexico City, rich American Karen Harrison falls in love with famous bullfighter Luis Santos who hides a personal secret regarding his young protégé Rafael Reyes.

  • Director
    • Budd Boetticher
  • Writers
    • Charles Lang
    • Budd Boetticher
  • Stars
    • Maureen O'Hara
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Manuel Rojas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    289
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Budd Boetticher
    • Writers
      • Charles Lang
      • Budd Boetticher
    • Stars
      • Maureen O'Hara
      • Anthony Quinn
      • Manuel Rojas
    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast37

    Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara
    • Karen Harrison
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Luís Santos
    Manuel Rojas
    • Rafael Reyes
    Richard Denning
    Richard Denning
    • Mark Russell
    Thomas Gomez
    Thomas Gomez
    • Don David
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Mona Wilton
    William Ching
    William Ching
    • Jody Wilton
    • (as William Brooks Ching)
    Eduardo Noriega
    Eduardo Noriega
    • Miguel
    Lorraine Chanel
    • Sarita Sebastian
    Anthony Caruso
    Anthony Caruso
    • Emiliano
    Jesús Solórzano
    • Self
    • (as Jesus 'Chucho' Solorzano)
    Joaquín Rodríguez 'Cagancho'
    • Self
    Rafael Rodríguez
    • Self
    Antonio Velasquez
    • Self
    Jorge 'Ranchero' Aguilar
    • Self
    Félix Briones
    • Self
    Nacho Trevino
    • Self
    Gregorio Acosta
    • Guest dinner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Budd Boetticher
    • Writers
      • Charles Lang
      • Budd Boetticher
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    User reviews7

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      According to Maureen O'Hara in "'Tis Herself: An Autobiography", during the shooting of this movie, many people booed in a scene where a bull was not killed. They expected a bull to be sacrificed for every take. She said that she was very upset because of this.
    • 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]
    • Connections
      Referenced in Forget Poverty and Live It Up! (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      The Magnificent Matador
      Music by Edward L. Alperson Jr.
      Lyrics by Paul Herrick
      Performed by Kitty White

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 30, 1956 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Number One
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico
    • Production company
      • Edward L. Alperson Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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