Santiago
“GUN RUNNERS IN THE JUNGLE-OF-NO RETURN!”
Synopsis
Two American gun runners at odds with each other and looking to sell guns to the rebels during the Cuban War of Independence navigate a boat to Cuba. Along for the ride is a beautiful Cuban rebel in who both men are interested.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Santiago
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Martin Rackin, John Twist
David Buttolph
John F. Seitz
Owen Marks
Alan Ladd, Martin Rackin
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Gordon Douglas
Director
Alan Ladd
Producer
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Owen Marks
Editor
John Twist
Writer
Martin Rackin
Producer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santiago
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santiago about?
Two American gun runners at odds with each other and looking to sell guns to the rebels during the Cuban War of Independence navigate a boat to Cuba. Along for the ride is a beautiful Cuban rebel in who both men are interested.
Who directed Santiago?
Santiago was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Santiago?
The principal cast of Santiago includes Alan Ladd, Rossana Podestà, Lloyd Nolan, Chill Wills, Paul Fix.
When was Santiago released and how long is it?
Santiago was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Santiago?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santiago was composed by David Buttolph.
Is Santiago based on a book or true story?
Santiago is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Rackin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santiago?
Santiago holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).