Fiesta
“Where they live and love dangerously!”
Synopsis
When a matador leaves town to focus on his music, his twin sister takes on his identity in the bullfighting ring.
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Fiesta Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-21
Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Maria Morales
Akim Tamiroff
Chato Vasquez
Ricardo Montalban
Mario Morales
John Carroll
Jose 'Pepe' Ortega
Mary Astor
Señora Morales
Cyd Charisse
Conchita
Fortunio Bonanova
Antonio Morales
Hugo Haas
Maximino Contreras
Jean Van
Maria Morales, as a child
Joey Preston
Mario Morales, as a child
Frank Puglia
Doctor
Los Bocheros
The Basque Singers
Alan Napier
The Tourist
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Lester Cole, George Bruce
- Original Score
- Irving Aaronson
- Original Title
- Fiesta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Lester Cole, George Bruce
Irving Aaronson
Charles Rosher
Department Leadership Roster
Lester Cole
Screenplay
Richard Thorpe
Director
George Bruce
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Irene
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fiesta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fiesta about?
When a matador leaves town to focus on his music, his twin sister takes on his identity in the bullfighting ring.
Who directed Fiesta?
Fiesta was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Fiesta?
The principal cast of Fiesta includes Esther Williams, Akim Tamiroff, Ricardo Montalban, John Carroll, Mary Astor.
When was Fiesta released and how long is it?
Fiesta was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Fiesta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fiesta was composed by Irving Aaronson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fiesta?
Fiesta holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).