Macao (1952): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Macao is a 1952 adventure drama directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring Robert Mitchum as Nick Cochran, Jane Russell and Trevor Bardette. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $3,530 worldwide. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Macao About?
The premise of Macao without spoilers.
Nick Cochran, an American exile living in Macau, sees a chance to clear his tarnished reputation by aiding authorities in capturing an international crime lord. Amidst a plot involving a seductive singer‑actress and a wanted thug, he must infiltrate the gang, outwit the villains and still win the affection of the alluring Julie Benson while navigating a cache of stolen jewels.
Macao Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cat
- singer
- black cat
- one word title
- nightclub singer
- chinese
- corrupt police officer
- undercover police officer
- police
- police officer
- ferry boat
- interrupted rape
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- reference to cinderella
- kiss
- u.s. army lieutenant
- mistaken identity
- signed currency
- theft
- stolen gem
- pedicab
- casino
- loaded dice
- sampan
- international police
- reference to hong kong
- palm reading
- friends as business partners
- revolver
- motor boat
- blackjack as weapon
- short wave radio
- man taken hostage
- romantic rival
- switchblade as weapon
- dock
- boat captain
- fistfight
- extradition
- ends with a kiss
- portuguese colony
- seaside
- murder of a policeman
- prostitute sings
- lie
- prostitute femme fatalle
- attempt to kill
- rape attempt
- jealousy
- piano
- bare chested man
Where to Watch Macao
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Macao Cast & Characters
Robert Mitchum leads the cast as Nick Cochran, with Jane Russell as Julie Benson and Trevor Bardette as Alvaris (uncredited). Directed by Josef von Sternberg; 50 actors are credited in all.
- Director Josef von Sternberg
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Robert Mitchum as Nick Cochran -
Jane Russell as Julie Benson -
Trevor Bardette as Alvaris (uncredited) -
Thomas Gomez as Lt. Sebastian
Also Starring in Macao
· 46 more- Gloria Grahame Margie
- Tommy Lee Chinese Victim (uncredited)
- Brad Dexter Vincent Halloran
- Paul King Waiter (uncredited)
- Edward Ashley Martin Stewart
- Emory Parnell Ship's Captain (uncredited)
- Philip Van Zandt Customs Official (uncredited)
- Stuart Hall Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Philip Ahn Itzumi
- Vladimir Sokoloff Kwan Sum Tang
- Michael Visaroff Russian Doorman (uncredited)
- William Bendix Lawrence C. Trumble
- John Daheim Det. Lt. Daniel Lombardy (uncredited)
- Spencer Chan Hood (uncredited)
- Nacho Galindo Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Everett Glass Garcia (uncredited)
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- Manuel París Bartender (uncredited)
- Truman Bradley Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Alex Montoya Bartender (uncredited)
- Art Dupuis Portuguese Pilot (uncredited)
- Rico Alaniz Bus Driver (uncredited)
- James B. Leong Hood (uncredited)
- Sheldon Jett Dutch Tourist (uncredited)
- George Blagoi Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Marc Krah Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- H.W. Gim Sampan Pilot (uncredited)
- Weaver Levy Chang (uncredited)
- Abdullah Abbas Arabian (uncredited)
- Bhogwan Singh Customs Official (uncredited)
- George Chan Chinese Photographer (uncredited)
- Esther Ying Lee Croupier (uncredited)
- Genevieve Bell Woman Passenger (uncredited)
- Don Zelaya Gimpy (uncredited)
- Harold J. Kennedy Drunken Lecherous Salesman (uncredited)
- Iris Wong Croupier (uncredited)
- William Yip Rickshaw Driver (uncredited)
- Phil Harron Sikh (uncredited)
- W.T. Chang Old Fisherman (uncredited)
- Lee Tong Foo Merchant (uncredited)
- Suey Chan Casino Patron (uncredited)
- May Takasugi The Barber (uncredited)
- Marcello Estorres Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Walter Ng Fisherman (uncredited)
- Alfredo Santos Hood (uncredited)
- Bhupesh Guha Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Maria Sen Young Croupier (uncredited)
Macao Box Office
Macao grossed $3,530 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.5K
- International
- $3.5K
Macao Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Macao.
Macao Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Le Paradis des mauvais garçons” and “Una aventurera en Macao”.
- Also known as
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- Le Paradis des mauvais garçons
- Una aventurera en Macao
- L'avventuriero di Macao
- Макао
- 澳门
- Macau
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Macao FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Macao, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Macao?
Macao runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Macao released?
Macao was released on April 2, 1952.
Who directed Macao?
Macao was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
More films by Josef von Sternberg Who is in the cast of Macao?
Macao stars Robert Mitchum as Nick Cochran, Jane Russell as Julie Benson and Trevor Bardette as Alvaris (uncredited), among 50 credited actors.
Where can I watch Macao?
In the US, Macao is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Macao make at the box office?
Macao grossed $3,530 worldwide.
Does Macao have a post-credit scene?
No. Macao has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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