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Plunder of the Sun (1953): Cast

Plunder of the Sun (1953) movie poster

Plunder of the Sun is a 1953 adventure drama directed by John Farrow, starring Glenn Ford as Al Colby, Eduardo Noriega and Francis L. Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Plunder of the Sun (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
John Farrow
Genres
Adventure , Mystery , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Plunder of the Sun About?

The premise of Plunder of the Sun without spoilers.

A fortune‑seeker’s obsession leads to a perilous quest for a sun‑worshiping deity’s treasure. An American insurance adjuster, stranded in Havana, joins forces with an archaeologist and a dubious antiquities dealer to raid the ancient Zapoteca ruins in Mexico, confronting danger and greed.

Plunder of the Sun Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • adventurer
  • map
  • sun
  • train
  • motorboat
  • boat
  • treasure map
  • plunder
  • freighter
  • collector
  • smuggler
  • false document
+38 more
  • museum
  • reward
  • heart attack
  • package
  • chile
  • escape
  • american
  • insurance
  • insurance adjuster
  • adjustment
  • fortune
  • peru
  • mexico
  • document
  • ship
  • gun
  • mule
  • game
  • partnership
  • mission
  • parcel
  • smuggling
  • beer
  • tequila
  • antique shop owner
  • antique
  • havana cuba
  • oaxaca mexico
  • airplane
  • poker
  • lie
  • police investigation
  • old ruins
  • treasure
  • treasure hunt
  • false accusation
  • zapotec
  • temple
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Cast & crew

Plunder of the Sun Cast & Characters

Glenn Ford leads the cast as Al Colby, with Eduardo Noriega as Raul Cornejo and Francis L. Sullivan as Thomas Berrien. Directed by John Farrow; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Plunder of the Sun

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From the director

More from John Farrow

More films directed by John Farrow, best-rated first: Hondo, Around the World in 80 Days, John Paul Jones and The Unholy Wife.

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Videos

Plunder of the Sun Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Plunder of the Sun - Trailer
  • Trailer Plunder of the Sun (1953) Original Trailer [FHD]
Cars

Cars in Plunder of the Sun

5 cars on screen, including the 1952 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe and the 1951 Plymouth Concord Suburban.

All 5 cars
  • 1952 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe in Plunder of the Sun 1952 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Minor role
  • 1951 Plymouth Concord Suburban in Plunder of the Sun 1951 Plymouth Concord Suburban Minor role
  • 1939 Plymouth De Luxe in Plunder of the Sun 1939 Plymouth De Luxe Minor role
  • 1951 Ford De Luxe in Plunder of the Sun 1951 Ford De Luxe Background role
Details

Plunder of the Sun Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Pillaje al sol” and “I saccheggiatori del sole”.

Also known as
  • Pillaje al sol
  • I saccheggiatori del sole
  • Das geheimnisvolle Testament
  • Saqueo al sol
  • Pergaminho Fatídico
  • Les pillards de Mexico
  • 群雄夺宝战

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FAQ

Plunder of the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Plunder of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Plunder of the Sun?

Plunder of the Sun runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Plunder of the Sun released?

Plunder of the Sun was released on August 26, 1953.

Who directed Plunder of the Sun?

Plunder of the Sun was directed by John Farrow.

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Who is in the cast of Plunder of the Sun?

Plunder of the Sun stars Glenn Ford as Al Colby, Eduardo Noriega as Raul Cornejo and Francis L. Sullivan as Thomas Berrien, among 9 credited actors.

Does Plunder of the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Plunder of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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