The Bribe
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Synopsis
United States Federal agent Rigby travels to the Central American island Carlotta to investigate a stolen aircraft engines smuggling racket.
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The Bribe (1949) - Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-18
Top Cast
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Robert Taylor
Rigby
Ava Gardner
Elizabeth Hintten
Charles Laughton
J.J. Bealer
Vincent Price
Carwood
John Hodiak
Tugwell 'Tug' Hintten
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Warren
John Hoyt
Gibbs
Tito Renaldo
Emilio Gomez
Martín Garralaga
Pablo Gomez
Fernando Alvarado
Flute Player (uncredited)
Robert Cabal
Bellboy (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
Club Patron (uncredited)
David Cota
Bellboy (uncredited)
Peter Cusanelli
Rhumba Dancer (uncredited)
Jacob Dance
Old Townsman (uncredited)
Marcel De La Brosse
French Tourist (uncredited)
Joe Dominguez
Waiter (uncredited)
Juan Duval
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Roberts
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Bribe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Marguerite Roberts, Frederick Nebel
Miklós Rózsa
Joseph Ruttenberg
Gene Ruggiero
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Irene
Costume Design
Marguerite Roberts
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bribe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bribe about?
United States Federal agent Rigby travels to the Central American island Carlotta to investigate a stolen aircraft engines smuggling racket.
Who directed The Bribe?
The Bribe was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Bribe?
The principal cast of The Bribe includes Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Charles Laughton, Vincent Price, John Hodiak.
When was The Bribe released and how long is it?
The Bribe was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bribe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bribe was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bribe?
The Bribe holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).