The Magnificent Matador (1955): Cast
The Magnificent Matador is a 1955 romantic drama directed by Budd Boetticher, starring Maureen O'Hara as Karen Harrison, Anthony Quinn and Eduardo Noriega. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magnificent Matador About?
The premise of The Magnificent Matador without spoilers.
The most dangerous game on earth erupts when spoiled, affluent American Karen Harrison, a relentless predator, becomes utterly enamored with the brooding, tormented, soon‑to‑retire matador Luis Santos. Santos has mysteriously fled just before a corrida meant to mark the “alternativa” of a rising young bullfighter.
The Magnificent Matador Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- tequila
- scotch and water
- pulque
- american
- secret
- young
- bullfighter
- redheaded woman
- blood sport
- american woman
- protective father
- remorse
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- cheating
- betrayal
- hacienda
- cape
- embroidery
- courage
- idol
- spectator
- cowardice
- father son relationship
- mexico
- socialite
- mexican man
- seductress
The Magnificent Matador Cast & Characters
Maureen O'Hara leads the cast as Karen Harrison, with Anthony Quinn as Luís Santos and Eduardo Noriega as Miguel. Directed by Budd Boetticher; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Budd Boetticher
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Maureen O'Hara as Karen Harrison -
Anthony Quinn as Luís Santos -
Eduardo Noriega as Miguel -
Stuart Whitman as Man at the Arena (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Magnificent Matador
· 14 more- Thomas Gomez Don David
- Anthony Caruso Emiliano
- Richard Denning Mark Russell
- Lola Albright Mona Wilton
- William Ching Jody Wilton
- Félix Briones Themselves
- Rafael Rodríguez Themselves
- Manuel Rojas Rafael Reyes
- Joaquín Rodríguez Themselves
- Lorraine Chanel Sarita Sebastian
- Antonio Velasquez Themselves
- Jesús Solórzano Themselves
- Jorge 'Ranchero' Aguilar Themselves
- Nacho Trevino Themselves
More from Budd Boetticher
More films directed by Budd Boetticher: Arruza, Comanche Station, The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond and Westbound.
Cars in The Magnificent Matador
7 cars on screen, including the 1949 Jaguar XK 120 and the 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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1949 Jaguar XK 120 Important role -
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Important role -
Chevrolet unknown Minor role -
1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Background role
The Magnificent Matador Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Der Unerbittliche” and “Santos el magnífico”.
- Also known as
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- Der Unerbittliche
- Santos el magnífico
- Die Nacht gehört uns
- A bikaviador
- Le brave et la belle
- Santos, el magnífic
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Matador, A Matador’s Mistress and Bullfighter and the Lady.
The Magnificent Matador FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Magnificent Matador, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magnificent Matador?
The Magnificent Matador runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Magnificent Matador released?
The Magnificent Matador was released on May 24, 1955.
Who directed The Magnificent Matador?
The Magnificent Matador was directed by Budd Boetticher.
More films by Budd Boetticher Who is in the cast of The Magnificent Matador?
The Magnificent Matador stars Maureen O'Hara as Karen Harrison, Anthony Quinn as Luís Santos and Eduardo Noriega as Miguel, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Magnificent Matador have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magnificent Matador has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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