Macao
1952 · Movie · NR · 81 min
★ 6.8(49)unSUB Rating
An American on the run in Macao tries to clear his name by working undercover to help capture an international crime lord. As he navigates shifting loyalties and a dangerous setup, he also gets drawn into a relationship with a singer who has her own shady motives.
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Details
- Years
- 1952
- Release date
- 1952-04-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 81 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 6.3/10 (49 votes)
- Budget
- $1,100,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy Macao if you like noir-ish intrigue, charismatic leads, and an atmospheric, exotic setting; Not for you if dialogue and clarity matter more than vibes, or if you prefer tighter plot like His Kind of Woman or Undercurrent.
Pros: strong lead chemistry; exotic noir mood; lots of intrigue | Cons: uneven dialogue; listless script; confusing pacing
Themes
- mistaken identity
- film noir
- nightclub singer
- macao
- gambling house
- ferry
Cast & crew
Robert Mitchum
as Nick Cochran
Jane Russell
as Julie Benson
William Bendix
as Lawrence C. Trumble
Thomas Gomez
as Lt. Sebastian
Gloria Grahame
as Margie
Brad Dexter
as Vincent Halloran
Edward Ashley
as Martin Stewart
Philip Ahn
as Itzumi
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Kwan Sum Tang
- AA
Abdullah Abbas
as Arabian (uncredited)
Directed by Josef von Sternberg