Jaguar (1956 film)

Jaguar
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	George Blair
Screenplay by	John Fenton Murray Benedict Freedman
Produced by	Maurice Duke Mickey Rooney
Starring	Sabu Chiquita Johnson Barton MacLane Jonathan Hale Mike Connors Jay Novello
Cinematography	Bud Thackery
Edited by	Cliff Bell Sr.
Music by	Van Alexander
Production company	Mickey Rooney Productions
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	January 20, 1956 (1956-01-20)
Running time	66 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Jaguar is a 1956 American adventure film directed by George Blair and written by John Fenton Murray and Benedict Freedman. The film stars Sabu, Chiquita Johnson, Barton MacLane, Jonathan Hale, Mike Connors and Jay Novello.^[1][2][3] The film was released on January 20, 1956, by Republic Pictures.

Plot

Two Americans are hired for an expedition into a dangerous South American (Motilone) area. Mystery, adventure, and drama weave through the film as Americans face some fearsome Motilone Jaguar worshiping warriors. Family members reunite, and people die as the deceptive crew search for oil.

Cast

• Sabu as Juano
• Chiquita Johnson as Rita
• Barton MacLane as Steve Bailey
• Jonathan Hale as Dr. Powell
• Mike Connors as Marty Lang
• Jay Novello as Tupi
• Fortunio Bonanova as Francisco Servente
• Nacho Galindo as Garcia Solimos
• Rodd Redwing as Porter #1
• Pepe Hern as Jorge
• Raymond Rosas as Motilon Boy

References

1. "Jaguar (1956) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
2. Hal Erickson. "Jaguar (1956) - George Blair | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
3. "Jaguar". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.

External links

• Jaguar at IMDb