Manuela
“One Lone Girl in a Sea-World of Violent Men”
Synopsis
James Prothero, forty-three years old and up to his ears in alcohol, is the skipper of a tramp ship due to leave South America for Britain – and he’s sick to death of carting goods back and forth across the world. Then he meets Manuela, a beautiful native girl smuggled on board by one of his crew, and comes to realise that she, too, is a lost soul. Gradually a love affair develops between them, and Prothero becomes dangerously blind to the responsibilities of his position.
Top Cast
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Trevor Howard
James Prothero
Elsa Martinelli
Manuela Hunt
Pedro Armendáriz
Mario Constanza
Donald Pleasence
Evans
Jack MacGowran
Tommy
Leslie Weston
Bleloch
Warren Mitchell
Moss
Christopher Lee
Voice (voice)
Roger Delgado
Stranger
Harcourt Curaçao
Wellington Jones
Barry Lowe
Murphy
Juan Carolilla
Official
John Rae
Ferguson
Harold Kasket
Pereira
Max Butterfield
Bliss
Andy Ho
Cook
Peter Illing
Agent
Armand Guinle
Patron
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- William Woods
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Manuela
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ivan Foxwell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
William Woods, Ivan Foxwell, Guy Hamilton
William Alwyn
Otto Heller
Alan Osbiston
Ivan Foxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Hamilton
Director
Ivan Foxwell
Writer
Guy Hamilton
Writer
William Woods
Screenplay
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Ivan Foxwell
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manuela
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manuela about?
James Prothero, forty-three years old and up to his ears in alcohol, is the skipper of a tramp ship due to leave South America for Britain – and he’s sick to death of carting goods back and forth across the world. Then he meets Manuela, a beautiful native girl smuggled on board by one of his crew, and comes to realise that she, too, is a lost soul. Gradually a love affair develops between them, and Prothero becomes dangerously blind to the responsibilities of his position.
Who directed Manuela?
Manuela was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in Manuela?
The principal cast of Manuela includes Trevor Howard, Elsa Martinelli, Pedro Armendáriz, Donald Pleasence, Jack MacGowran.
When was Manuela released and how long is it?
Manuela was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Manuela?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manuela was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Manuela based on a book or true story?
Manuela is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Woods".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manuela?
Manuela holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).