Plunder of the Sun
“Fortune-lust! A sin-strewn terror-trek! And the lure of a god goddess of the sun!”
Synopsis
An American insurance adjuster, stranded in Havana, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for treasure in the Mexican ruins of Zapoteca.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-24
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Al Colby
Diana Lynn
Julie Barnes
Patricia Medina
Anna Luz
Francis L. Sullivan
Thomas Berrien
Sean McClory
Jefferson
Eduardo Noriega
Raul Cornejo
Julio Villarreal
Ulbaldo Navarro
Charles Rooner
Captain Bergman
Douglass Dumbrille
Consul
Mona Barrie
Victorio Blanco
Juan García
Margarito Luna
Carlos Múzquiz
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Latimer
- Original Score
- Antonio Díaz Conde
- Original Title
- Plunder of the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Jonathan Latimer, David Dodge
Antonio Díaz Conde
Jack Draper
Harry Marker
Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Jonathan Latimer
Screenplay
Robert Fellows
Producer
Jack Draper
Director of Photography
Harry Marker
Editor
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 Plunder of the Sun
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What is Plunder of the Sun about?
An American insurance adjuster, stranded in Havana, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for treasure in the Mexican ruins of Zapoteca.
Who directed Plunder of the Sun?
Plunder of the Sun was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Plunder of the Sun?
The principal cast of Plunder of the Sun includes Glenn Ford, Diana Lynn, Patricia Medina, Francis L. Sullivan, Sean McClory.
When was Plunder of the Sun released and how long is it?
Plunder of the Sun was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Plunder of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plunder of the Sun was composed by Antonio Díaz Conde.
Is Plunder of the Sun based on a book or true story?
Plunder of the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Dodge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Plunder of the Sun?
Plunder of the Sun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).