Road to Rio
"Take a New Year Cruise to Rio with the Screen's Top Laughter Trio!"
Originally released in 1947. Road to Rio is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour
Synopsis
Scat Sweeney and Hot Lips Barton, two out of work musicians, stow away onboard a ship bound for Rio, after accidentally setting fire to the big top of a circus. They then get mixed up with a potential suicide Lucia, who first thanks them, then unexpectedly turns them over to the ship's captain. When they find out that she has been hypnotized, to go through a marriage of convenience, when the ship reaches Rio, the boys turn up at the ceremony, in order to stop the wedding, and to help catch the crooks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hope Enterprises
- Paramount Pictures
- Bing Crosby Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Road to Rio about?
Scat Sweeney and Hot Lips Barton, two out of work musicians, stow away onboard a ship bound for Rio, after accidentally setting fire to the big top of a circus. They then get mixed up with a potent...
Who directed Road to Rio?
Road to Rio was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
How long is Road to Rio?
Road to Rio has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Road to Rio released?
Road to Rio was released on December 25, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Road to Rio?
The main cast of Road to Rio includes Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Gale Sondergaard, Frank Faylen.