The Magnificent Matador
“The most dangerous game on earth!”
Synopsis
Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.
Top Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
Karen Harrison
Anthony Quinn
Luís Santos
Richard Denning
Mark Russell
Thomas Gomez
Don David
Lola Albright
Mona Wilton
William Ching
Jody Wilton
Eduardo Noriega
Miguel
Manuel Rojas
Rafael Reyes
Lorraine Chanel
Sarita Sebastian
Anthony Caruso
Emiliano
Jesús Solórzano
Self
Joaquín Rodríguez
Self
Rafael Rodríguez
Self
Antonio Velasquez
Self
Jorge 'Ranchero' Aguilar
Self
Félix Briones
Self
Nacho Trevino
Self
Stuart Whitman
Man at the Arena (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Budd Boetticher, Charles Lang
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- The Magnificent Matador
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Edward L. Alperson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Budd Boetticher, Charles Lang
Raoul Kraushaar
Lucien Ballard
Richard Cahoon
Edward L. Alperson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Budd Boetticher
Director
Charles Lang
Writer
Edward L. Alperson
Producer
Richard Cahoon
Editor
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Raoul Kraushaar
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Matador
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magnificent Matador about?
Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.
Who directed The Magnificent Matador?
The Magnificent Matador was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Magnificent Matador?
The principal cast of The Magnificent Matador includes Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Richard Denning, Thomas Gomez, Lola Albright.
When was The Magnificent Matador released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Matador was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magnificent Matador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magnificent Matador was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magnificent Matador?
The Magnificent Matador holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).