Jivaro

A vintage jungle adventure that blends romantic tension with a slow-burning quest for gold, offering easy-going thrills and exotic atmosphere.

Directed by

Edward Ludwig

Genres

Adventure, Action, Romance

Starring

Fernando Lamas, Rhonda Fleming, Brian Keith

Tagline

Jungle Thriller ! Box-Office Filler !

Overview

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.

How it feels

Romantic, dark and tense. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Obsession, love, survival, greed

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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