Machete
"Murder and Manhunt in the Caribbean Jungle Lands!"
Originally released in 1958. Machete is a drama film. directed by Kurt Neumann. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mari Blanchard, Ruth Cains, and Albert Dekker
Synopsis
This 1959 film-noir take on "Othello," filmed in Puerto Rico, stars Mari Blanchard as flirtatious Jean, who marries an older man, plantation owner Don Luis, for financial security and finds herself falling for his virile foster son, Carlos. Fearing that Jean will inherit Luis's money, his greedy cousin, Miguel, poisons the bridegroom against his new wife, informing him about her passion for another.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J. Harold Odell
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Machete about?
This 1959 film-noir take on "Othello," filmed in Puerto Rico, stars Mari Blanchard as flirtatious Jean, who marries an older man, plantation owner Don Luis, for financial security and finds herself...
Who directed Machete?
Machete was directed by Kurt Neumann.
How long is Machete?
Machete has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Machete released?
Machete was released on December 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Machete?
The main cast of Machete includes Mari Blanchard, Ruth Cains, Albert Dekker, Juano Hernández, Carlos Rivas.