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Release Year1955
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Western
Votes13
DirectorWilliam Castle
WritersLeslie T. White, Guy Trosper
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Americano
About The Americano
An American Rancher takes a small herd of Brahma bulls to Brazil where he has sold them for a small fortune. There, he finds himself in the middle of a range war......and in love. His concern, who are really his friends and who are his enemies
Directed by William Castle, The Americano leans on a strong ensemble — Glenn Ford, Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1955.
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