Jivaro

"Jungle Thriller ! Box-Office Filler !"

Feb 12 1954 Approved 1h 32m
Adventure, Romance, Thriller

At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country.

Plot

At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country...

Written by

David Duncan, Winston Miller

Directed by

Edward Ludwig

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
461
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA