Bullfighter and the Lady
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Synopsis
Adventuresome Johnny Regan attends a bullfight while vacationing in Mexico City. Enthralled by the crowd and the inherent risk in the sport, Johnny seeks out Manolo, the star bullfighter who performed at the event. The two strike a bargain for Manolo to teach Johnny bullfighting, but Johnny's risky behavior in the ring raises concern as his first fight approaches.
Top Cast
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Robert Stack
John Regan
Joy Page
Anita de la Vega
Gilbert Roland
Manolo Estrada
Virginia Grey
Lisbeth Flood
John Hubbard
Barney Flood
Katy Jurado
Chelo Estrada
Antonio Gómez
Antonio Gómez
Ismael Pérez 'Poncianito'
Panchito
Rodolfo Acosta
Juan
Ruben Padilla
Dr. Sierra
Darío Ramírez
Pepe Mora
Luis Briones
Self - Torero
Luís Castro
Self - Torero "El Soldado"
Ricardo Torres Bombita
Self - Torero (archive footage)
Alfonso Ramírez Calesero
Self - Torero "Calesero"
Andres Blando
Self - Torero
Antonio Velasquez
Self - Torero
Arturo Álvarez
Self - Torero "Vizcaino"
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- James Edward Grant
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Bullfighter and the Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures, John Wayne Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
James Edward Grant, Ray Nazarro, Budd Boetticher
Victor Young
Jack Draper
Richard L. Van Enger
John Wayne, Herbert J. Yates
Department Leadership Roster
James Edward Grant
Screenplay
Budd Boetticher
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
John Wayne
Producer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Jack Draper
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 Bullfighter and the Lady
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What is Bullfighter and the Lady about?
Adventuresome Johnny Regan attends a bullfight while vacationing in Mexico City. Enthralled by the crowd and the inherent risk in the sport, Johnny seeks out Manolo, the star bullfighter who performed at the event. The two strike a bargain for Manolo to teach Johnny bullfighting, but Johnny's risky behavior in the ring raises concern as his first fight approaches.
Who directed Bullfighter and the Lady?
Bullfighter and the Lady was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Bullfighter and the Lady?
The principal cast of Bullfighter and the Lady includes Robert Stack, Joy Page, Gilbert Roland, Virginia Grey, John Hubbard.
When was Bullfighter and the Lady released and how long is it?
Bullfighter and the Lady was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Bullfighter and the Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullfighter and the Lady was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullfighter and the Lady?
Bullfighter and the Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).