Machete
“Murder and Manhunt in the Caribbean Jungle Lands!”
Synopsis
The opportunistic Jean marries an older man, plantation owner Don Luis, for financial security and finds herself falling for his virile right-hand man, Carlos. Jealous of Carlos' position and fearing that Jean will inherit Luis' money, his greedy cousin, Miguel, does his best to turn Luis against the would-be lovers and come out on top in the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Neumann, Carroll Young
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- Machete
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- J. Harold Odell
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Kurt Neumann, Carroll Young
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
Karl Struss
Jodie Copelan
Kurt Neumann, J. Harold Odell
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Kurt Neumann
Screenplay
Carroll Young
Screenplay
Kurt Neumann
Producer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Jodie Copelan
Editor
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 Machete
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Machete about?
The opportunistic Jean marries an older man, plantation owner Don Luis, for financial security and finds herself falling for his virile right-hand man, Carlos. Jealous of Carlos' position and fearing that Jean will inherit Luis' money, his greedy cousin, Miguel, does his best to turn Luis against the would-be lovers and come out on top in the process.
Who directed Machete?
Machete was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Machete?
The principal cast of Machete includes Mari Blanchard, Ruth Cains, Albert Dekker, Juano Hernández, Carlos Rivas.
When was Machete released and how long is it?
Machete was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Machete?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Machete was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Machete?
Machete holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).