Jaguar (1956 film)

1956 film by George Blair

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

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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

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* 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

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1. ^ "Jaguar (1956) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. 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

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* Jaguar at IMDb

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Films directed by George Blair

* End of the Road (1944)
* Secrets of Scotland Yard (1944)
* Silent Partner (1944)
* Thoroughbreds (1944)
* Gangs of the Waterfront (1945)
* Scotland Yard Investigator (1945)
* A Sporting Chance (1945)
* Affairs of Geraldine (1946)
* G.I. War Brides (1946)
* Gay Blades (1946)
* That's My Gal (1947)
* The Ghost Goes Wild (1947)
* Exposed (1947)
* The Trespasser (1947)
* Homicide for Three (1948)
* King of the Gamblers (1948)
* Daredevils of the Clouds (1948)
* Madonna of the Desert (1948)
* Lightnin' in the Forest (1948)
* Duke of Chicago (1949)
* Streets of San Francisco (1949)
* Alias the Champ (1949)
* Post Office Investigator (1949)
* Rose of the Yukon (1949)
* Flaming Fury (1949)
* Daughter of the Jungle (1949)
* Destination Big House (1950)
* The Missourians (1950)
* Lonely Heart Bandits (1950)
* Federal Agent at Large (1950)
* Women from Headquarters (1950)
* Unmasked (1950)
* Under Mexicali Stars (1950)
* Secrets of Monte Carlo (1951)
* Silver City Bonanza (1951)
* Insurance Investigator (1951)
* Thunder in God's Country (1951)
* Desert Pursuit (1952)
* Woman in the Dark (1952)
* Perils of the Jungle (1953)
* The Twinkle in God's Eye (1955)
* Fighting Trouble (1956)
* Jaguar (1956)
* Spook Chasers (1957)
* Sabu and the Magic Ring (1957)
* The Hypnotic Eye (1960)

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