Macao
“A sultry chanteuse, a hunk on the lam and a fortune in stolen gems”
Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?
Where to watch Macao in United States
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Where is Macao streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Macao
Macao is a 1952 English-language adventure, drama and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. The cast is led by Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, William Bendix. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Macao was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 11, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers
- Stanley Rubin, Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Edward Chodorov
- Release date
- April 11, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Macao cast & crew
Macao was directed by Josef von Sternberg and written by Stanley Rubin, Bernard C. Schoenfeld, and Edward Chodorov.
The cast features 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, and Brad Dexter as Vincent Halloran.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anthony Collins, cinematography is by Harry J. Wild, and it was produced by Samuel Bischoff and Alex Gottlieb.
Is Macao worth watching?
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and romance, Macao is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Macao
Macao isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Macao
Robert Mitchum
Nick Cochran
Jane Russell
Julie Benson
William Bendix
Lawrence C. Trumble
Thomas Gomez
Lt. Sebastian
Gloria Grahame
Margie
Brad Dexter
Vincent Halloran
Edward Ashley
Martin Stewart
Philip Ahn
Itzumi
Vladimir Sokoloff
Kwan Sum Tang
Abdullah Abbas
Arabian (uncredited)
Rico Alaniz
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
Alvaris (uncredited)
Macao — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Macao in United States?
Macao is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Macao in?
Macao is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Macao?
Macao runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is Macao rated?
Macao is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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