Mara Maru
“Tropical Treasure! Typhoon and Temptation!”
Synopsis
An American salvage diver plunges into dangerous intrigue around a sunken treasure in the Philippines.
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Gregory Mason
Ruth Roman
Stella Callahan
Raymond Burr
Brock Benedict
Paul Picerni
Steven Ranier
Richard Webb
Andy Callahan
Dan Seymour
Lieutenant Zuenon
Georges Renavent
Ortega
Robert Cabal
Manuelo
Henry Marco
Perol
Ben Chavez
Policeman #1 (uncredited)
Howard Chuman
Fortuno, Benedict's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Don C. Harvey
Larry (uncredited)
Al Kikume
Native Man in Island Bar (uncredited)
Ted Lawrence
Motor Cop #2 (uncredited)
Leon Lontoc
Policeman #2 (uncredited)
Paul McGuire
First Mate (uncredited)
Nestor Paiva
Captain Van Hoten (uncredited)
Milicent Patrick
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
TV premiere
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- N. Richard Nash
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Mara Maru
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
N. Richard Nash, Sidney Harmon, Hollister Noble, Philip Yordan
Max Steiner
Robert Burks
Robert L. Swanson
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Gordon Douglas
Director
Robert L. Swanson
Editor
N. Richard Nash
Screenplay
David Weisbart
Producer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mara Maru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mara Maru about?
An American salvage diver plunges into dangerous intrigue around a sunken treasure in the Philippines.
Who directed Mara Maru?
Mara Maru was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Mara Maru?
The principal cast of Mara Maru includes Errol Flynn, Ruth Roman, Raymond Burr, Paul Picerni, Richard Webb.
When was Mara Maru released and how long is it?
Mara Maru was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Mara Maru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mara Maru was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mara Maru?
Mara Maru holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).