Lisbon (1956): Cast & Plot
Lisbon is a 1956 drama thriller starring Ray Milland as Robert John Evans, Claude Rains and Jay Novello. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lisbon About?
The premise of Lisbon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the shadowy, politically charged streets of Lisbon, veteran smuggler Capt. Robert John Evans is hired by the enigmatic Aristides Mavros to extract an American prisoner from a communist‑held zone. When Evans meets the captive’s alluring wife, Sylvia, he learns the rescue demands confronting a supernatural twist: bringing the dead back to life.
Lisbon Themes & Keywords
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Lisbon Cast & Characters
Ray Milland leads the cast as Robert John Evans, with Claude Rains as Aristides Mavros and Jay Novello as Fonseca.
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Ray Milland as Robert John Evans -
Claude Rains as Aristides Mavros - Jay Novello as Fonseca
- Yvonne Furneaux as Maria Maddalena Masanet
Also Starring in Lisbon
· 9 more- Francis Lederer Seraphim
- Maureen O'Hara Sylvia Merrill
- Percy Marmont Lloyd Merrill
- Edward Chapman Edgar Selwyn
- Vasco Santana Customer at Fado's House
- Robie Lester Singer
- Harold Jamieson Philip Norworth
- Humberto Madeira Tio Rabio
- Anita Guerreiro Fado Singer
Lisbon Plot Summary
What happens in Lisbon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two Lisbon men grab the attention of Inspector Fonseca: Aristides Mavros, a wealthy and notorious Greek criminal, and Robert John Evans, an American suspected of smuggling with a fast boat. The case unfolds against a backdrop of luxury, danger, and quiet desperation as the inspector pieces together a web of motives that could cost lives.
A number of women circle around Mavros, including Maria Maddalena Masanet as Maria, a secretary who comes to him for help when she is destitute. The atmosphere around the crime lord is thick with tension and unspoken desires. A menacing and jealous servant, Seraphim, is secretly in love with Maria, but the feeling is not returned, creating a volatile triangle that fuels the plot and tests loyalties.
Full summary
The whole story of Lisbon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lisbon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays Robert John Evans, the American suspected of smuggling with a fast boat?
Cars in Lisbon
7 cars on screen, including the 1949 Austin A70 Hampshire and the 1949 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe.
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1949 Austin A70 Hampshire Minor role -
1949 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Minor role -
1955 Chrysler Windsor Minor role -
1954 Chrysler Windsor De Luxe Minor role
Lisbon Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Lisboa” and “Geheimzentrale Lissabon”.
- Also known as
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- Lisboa
- Geheimzentrale Lissabon
- 里斯本
- Hemligt uppdrag
Seen Lisbon?
Movies Like Lisbon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lisboa, Mysteries of Lisbon and Storm Over Lisbon.
Lisbon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Lisbon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lisbon?
Lisbon runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Lisbon released?
Lisbon was released on August 17, 1956.
Who is in the cast of Lisbon?
Lisbon stars Ray Milland as Robert John Evans, Claude Rains as Aristides Mavros and Jay Novello as Fonseca, among 13 credited actors.
Does Lisbon have a post-credit scene?
No. Lisbon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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