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Jivaro (1954)
Directed by Edward Ludwig
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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.
Rated NR | Length 92 minutes
Actors
Fernando Lamas | Rhonda Fleming | Brian Keith | Pascual García Peña | Morgan Farley | Rita Moreno | Richard Denning | Marvin Miller | Lon Chaney Jr. | Charles Lung | Kay Johnson | Gregg Barton | Nestor Paiva
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2012 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A split viewing: I started this on 06/04 and finished on 06/05. It’s a likable enough movie, though it focuses too much time and energy on the setup and not enough on the search for the missing fiance and the gold, which occupies the last 30 minutes of the film.
There’s some nice action and adventure in those last 30 minutes that makes it worth it. It’s also interesting to see Lon Chaney Jr. show up in this as a slightly deranged, swindling shop owner.
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