Jivaro
“Jungle Thriller ! Box-Office Filler !”
Synopsis
At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country.
Top Cast
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Fernando Lamas
Rio Galdez
Rhonda Fleming
Alice Parker
Brian Keith
Tony
Pascual García Peña
Sylvester, Rio's aide
Morgan Farley
Vinny
Rita Moreno
Maroa
Richard Denning
Jerry Russell
Marvin Miller
Jivaro Chief Kovanti
Lon Chaney Jr.
Pedro Martines
Charles Lung
The Padre
Kay Johnson
Umari
Gregg Barton
Edwards
Nestor Paiva
Jacques
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- David Duncan, Winston Miller
- Original Score
- Gregory Stone
- Original Title
- Jivaro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
David Duncan, Winston Miller
Gregory Stone
Lionel Lindon, W. Wallace Kelley
Howard A. Smith
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Ludwig
Director
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Gregory Stone
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
William H. Pine
Producer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Winston Miller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jivaro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jivaro about?
At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country.
Who directed Jivaro?
Jivaro was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in Jivaro?
The principal cast of Jivaro includes Fernando Lamas, Rhonda Fleming, Brian Keith, Pascual García Peña, Morgan Farley.
When was Jivaro released and how long is it?
Jivaro was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Jivaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jivaro was composed by Gregory Stone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jivaro?
Jivaro holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).