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Rio

"Exiles From Life...Fugitives From Love"

September 29, 1939 1h 17m 4.9/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1939. Rio is a crime/romance film. directed by John Brahm. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Basil Rathbone, Victor McLaglen, and Sigrid Gurie

Synopsis

Diabolical French capitalist Paul Reynard is forced to leave Irene, his bride of one year, when he is arrested for the crimes of forgery and embezzlement and sentenced to a penal colony off the coast of South America.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 1939 86 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (12 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio about?

Diabolical French capitalist Paul Reynard is forced to leave Irene, his bride of one year, when he is arrested for the crimes of forgery and embezzlement and sentenced to a penal colony off the coa...

Who directed Rio?

Rio was directed by John Brahm.

How long is Rio?

Rio has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Rio released?

Rio was released on September 29, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rio?

The main cast of Rio includes Basil Rathbone, Victor McLaglen, Sigrid Gurie, Robert Cummings, Leo Carrillo.