Jaguar (1956 film)
| Jaguar | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | George Blair |
| Screenplay by | John Fenton Murray Benedict Freedman |
| Produced by | Maurice Duke Mickey Rooney |
| Starring | Sabu Chiquita Barton MacLane Jonathan Hale Touch Connors Jay Novello Fortunio Bonanova |
| Cinematography | Bud Thackery |
| Edited by | Cliff Bell Sr. |
| Music by | Van Alexander |
Production company | Mickey Rooney Productions |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jaguar is a 1956 American adventure film directed by George Blair and written by John Fenton Murray and Benedict Freedman. The film stars Sabu, Chiquita, Barton MacLane, Jonathan Hale, Touch Connors, Jay Novello and Fortunio Bonanova.[1][2][3] The film was released on January 20, 1956, by Republic Pictures.
Plot
Two Americans are hired for an expedition into a dangerous South American (Motilone) area. Mystery, adventure, and drama weave through the film as Americans face some fearsome Motilone Jaguar worshiping warriors. Family members reunite and people die as the deceptive crew search for oil.
Cast
- Sabu as Juano
- Chiquita as Rita
- Barton MacLane as Steve Bailey
- Jonathan Hale as Dr. Henry Powell
- Touch Connors as Marty Lang
- Jay Novello as Tupi
- Fortunio Bonanova as Francisco Servente
- Nacho Galindo as Garcia Solimos
- Rodd Redwing as Porter #1
- Pepe Hern as Jorge
- Raymond Rosas as Young Juano
| Charles Stevens | Campo Indian |
| Dick Winslow | priest |
| Frank Lackteen | priest |
References
- ^ "Jaguar (1956) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ Hal Erickson. "Jaguar (1956) - George Blair | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "Jaguar". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.