Flying Down to Rio
"Too big for the world... So they staged it in the clouds... Too beautiful for words... So they set it to music!"
Originally released in 1933. Flying Down to Rio is a comedy/romance film. directed by Thornton Freeland. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dolores del Río, Gene Raymond, and Raul Roulien
Synopsis
An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (69 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dolores del Río
as Belinha De Rezende
Gene Raymond
as Roger Bond
Raul Roulien
as Julio Rubeiro
Ginger Rogers
as Honey Hale
Fred Astaire
as Fred Ayres
Blanche Friderici
as Elena De Rezende
Walter Walker
as Senor De Rezende
Etta Moten
as Colored Singer
Roy D'Arcy
as One of the Three Greeks
Maurice Black
as One of the Three Greeks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Down to Rio about?
An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire...
Who directed Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio was directed by Thornton Freeland.
How long is Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Flying Down to Rio released?
Flying Down to Rio was released on December 22, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flying Down to Rio?
The main cast of Flying Down to Rio includes Dolores del Río, Gene Raymond, Raul Roulien, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire.