Torrid Zone
“TROPICAL ROMANCE!”
Synopsis
A Central American plantation manager and his boss battle over a traveling showgirl.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Torrid Zone - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-28
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Nick Butler
Ann Sheridan
Lee Donley
Pat O'Brien
Steve Case
Andy Devine
Wally Davis
Helen Vinson
Mrs. Gloria Anderson
Jerome Cowan
Bob Anderson
George Tobias
Rosario La Mata
George Reeves
Sancho
Victor Kilian
Carlos
Frank Puglia
Police Chief Juan Rodriguez
John Ridgely
Gardner
Grady Sutton
Sam
Paul Porcasi
Garcia
Frank Yaconelli
Lopez
Dick Botiller
Hernandez
Frank Mayo
Shaffer
Jack Mower
McNamara
Paul Hurst
Daniels
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Torrid Zone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
Adolph Deutsch
James Wong Howe
Jack Killifer
Hal B. Wallis, William Cagney
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Screenplay
Jack Killifer
Editor
William Cagney
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Adolph Deutsch
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torrid Zone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torrid Zone about?
A Central American plantation manager and his boss battle over a traveling showgirl.
Who directed Torrid Zone?
Torrid Zone was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Torrid Zone?
The principal cast of Torrid Zone includes James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Andy Devine, Helen Vinson.
When was Torrid Zone released and how long is it?
Torrid Zone was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Torrid Zone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torrid Zone was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Torrid Zone?
Torrid Zone holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).