Rio
“Exiles From Life...Fugitives From Love”
Synopsis
Diabolical French capitalist Paul Reynard is forced to leave Irene, his bride of one year, when he is arrested for the crimes of forgery and embezzlement and sentenced to a penal colony off the coast of South America.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Aben Kandel, Edwin Justus Mayer, Stephen Morehouse Avery, Frank Partos
- Original Title
- Rio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Aben Kandel, Edwin Justus Mayer, Stephen Morehouse Avery, Frank Partos, Jean Negulesco, Ralph Freed
Hal Mohr
Philip Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
John Brahm
Director
Aben Kandel
Screenplay
Edwin Justus Mayer
Screenplay
Philip Cahn
Editor
Stephen Morehouse Avery
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
Frank Partos
Screenplay
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
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 Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rio about?
Diabolical French capitalist Paul Reynard is forced to leave Irene, his bride of one year, when he is arrested for the crimes of forgery and embezzlement and sentenced to a penal colony off the coast of South America.
Who directed Rio?
Rio was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in Rio?
The principal cast of Rio includes Basil Rathbone, Victor McLaglen, Sigrid Gurie, Robert Cummings, Leo Carrillo.
When was Rio released and how long is it?
Rio was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rio?
Rio holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).