Down Argentine Way
“GLAMOROUS BUENOS AIRES NIGHT LIFE WITH SOUTH AMERICAN'S TANTALIZING, TORRID-VOICED CARMEN MIRANDA”
Synopsis
The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
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Don Ameche
Ricardo Quintana
Betty Grable
Glenda Crawford
Carmen Miranda
Herself
Charlotte Greenwood
Binnie Crawford
J. Carrol Naish
Casiano
Henry Stephenson
Don Diego Quintana
Kay Aldridge
Helen Carson
Leonid Kinskey
Tito Acuna
Chris-Pin Martin
Esteban
Gregory Gaye
Sebastian
Charles Judels
Dr. Arturo Padilla
Fortunio Bonanova
Hotel Manager
Armand Kaliz
Hotel Manager
Frank Puglia
Montero
Robert Conway
Jimmy Blake
Bobby Stone
Panchito
Fayard Nicholas
One of the Nicholas Brothers
Harold Nicholas
One of the Nicholas Brothers
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
- Original Title
- Down Argentine Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg, Rian James, Ralph Spence
Ray Rennahan, Leon Shamroy
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Darrell Ware
Screenplay
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Down Argentine Way
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What is Down Argentine Way about?
The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
Who directed Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Down Argentine Way?
The principal cast of Down Argentine Way includes Don Ameche, Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, Charlotte Greenwood, J. Carrol Naish.
When was Down Argentine Way released and how long is it?
Down Argentine Way was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).