Macao
“A sultry chanteuse, a hunk on the lam and a fortune in stolen gems”
Synopsis
Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Macao 1952) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Nick Cochran
Jane Russell
Julie Benson
William Bendix
Lawrence C. Trumble
Thomas Gomez
Lt. Sebastian
Gloria Grahame
Margie
Brad Dexter
Vincent Halloran
Edward Ashley
Martin Stewart
Philip Ahn
Itzumi
Vladimir Sokoloff
Kwan Sum Tang
Abdullah Abbas
Arabian (uncredited)
Rico Alaniz
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
Alvaris (uncredited)
Genevieve Bell
Woman Passenger (uncredited)
George Blagoi
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Truman Bradley
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
George Chan
Chinese Photographer (uncredited)
Spencer Chan
Hood (uncredited)
Suey Chan
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fairbanks, Alaska
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Stanley Rubin
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- Macao
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Stanley Rubin, Norman Katkov, Walter Newman, Frank L. Moss, Robert Creighton Williams, Edward Chodorov, George Bricker, Leo Robin
Anthony Collins
Harry J. Wild
Robert Golden, Samuel E. Beetley
Alex Gottlieb, Samuel Bischoff, Howard Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Bernard C. Schoenfeld
Screenplay
Stanley Rubin
Screenplay
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Norman Katkov
Writer
Frank L. Moss
Writer
Edward Chodorov
Writer
George Bricker
Writer
Alex Gottlieb
Producer
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Robert Golden
Editor
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macao
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macao about?
Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?
Who directed Macao?
Macao was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Macao?
The principal cast of Macao includes Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, William Bendix, Thomas Gomez, Gloria Grahame.
When was Macao released and how long is it?
Macao was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Macao?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macao was composed by Anthony Collins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macao?
Macao holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).