Magnificent Matador (1955)
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40% want to see it
(5 ratings)
The exciting, metaphorical world of bull-fighting provides the setting for this dramatic tale of an aging toreador faced with a difficult decision after his illustrious reputation is nearly destroyed when he introduces his young rival and protege and suddenly runs from the ring. The distraught old… More The exciting, metaphorical world of bull-fighting provides the setting for this dramatic tale of an aging toreador faced with a difficult decision after his illustrious reputation is nearly destroyed when he introduces his young rival and protege and suddenly runs from the ring. The distraught old matador finds comfort in the tender arms of an American fan. Unfortunately, her old boyfriend gets jealous and proclaims the fighter a coward. In time, the matador and his student enter the ring together for a final battle. It is here in the unforgiving arena that the true nature of their relationship is revealed. The film's director Budd Boetticher, gives the film added realism as he, a former matador, also worked as the technical advisor. Originally, the bull-fighting scenes were more graphic, but squeamish censors intervened and the scenes were heavily edited. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Budd Boetticher
- Written By
- Charles Lang
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Ole! A shrill bullfight story with a contrived soap opera romance between an aging celebrated Mexican bullfighter and a fawning wealthy American.
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Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
as Karen Harrison
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Anthony Quinn
as Luis Santos
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Richard Denning
as Mark Russell
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Thomas Gomez
as Don David
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Lola Albright
as Mona Wilton
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William Ching
as Jody Wilton
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Lorraine Chanel
as Sarita Sebastian
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Anthony Caruso
as Emiliano
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Manuel Rojas
as Rafael Reyes
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Eduardo Noriega
as Miguel
