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ROMANCE . 1955 . 1h 34m . 5.0/10

The Magnificent Matador_

"The most dangerous game on earth!"

Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.

Starring Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Richard Denning

5.0/10

Rating

1h 34m

Runtime

1955

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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The most dangerous game on earth!

Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.

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Cast

Maureen O'Hara stars as Karen Harrison in The Magnificent Matador.

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Year context

The Magnificent Matador was released 71 years ago in 1955.

Overview

Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inex...

The Magnificent Matador is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

CAST (18)

Maureen O'Hara

Anthony Quinn

Richard Denning

Richard Denning

Thomas Gomez

Lola Albright

Lola Albright

Mona Wilton

William Ching

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

Miguel

MR

Manuel Rojas

Rafael Reyes

LC

Lorraine Chanel

Sarita Sebastian

Anthony Caruso

JS

Jesús Solórzano

Self

JR

Joaquín Rodríguez

Self

RR

Rafael Rodríguez

Self

AV

Antonio Velasquez

Self

J'

Jorge 'Ranchero' Aguilar

Self

FB

Félix Briones

Self

NT

Nacho Trevino

Self

Stuart Whitman

Man at the Arena (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

May 24, 1955

Status

Released

Runtime

94 min (1h 34m)

Country

United States

Rating

5.0/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Magnificent Matador about?

Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.

How long is The Magnificent Matador?

The Magnificent Matador has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Who stars in The Magnificent Matador?

The cast of The Magnificent Matador includes Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Richard Denning, Thomas Gomez, Lola Albright.

What is the rating of The Magnificent Matador?

The Magnificent Matador has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Romance Drama