The Bullfighter and the Lady (1950)
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Director Budd Boetticher's love of bullfighting comes to the fore in this film drama, directed and co-written by Boetticher (and produced by John Wayne). Robert Stack plays the cocky American Chuck Regan, who travels to Mexico and falls in love with the sultry Anita de la Vega (Joy Page). In order to impress her with his prowess, he convinces the famed matador Manolo Estrada (Gilbert Roland) to mentor him in the art of bullfighting. But Chuck's carelessness causes the tragic death of Manolo, resulting in Chuck's being shunned by both the villagers and Anita. In order to regain Anita's love and the villagers' respect, Chuck re-enters the arena, taking on a bull in Manolo's honor. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Stack, Joy Page, (more)
- Director(s):
- Budd Boetticher
Synopsis of The Bullfighter and the Lady
Director Budd Boetticher's love of bullfighting comes to the fore in this film drama, directed and co-written by Boetticher (and produced by John Wayne). Robert Stack plays the cocky American Chuck Regan, who travels to Mexico and falls in love with the sultry Anita de la Vega (Joy Page). In order to impress her with his prowess, he convinces the famed matador Manolo Estrada (Gilbert Roland) to mentor him in the art of bullfighting. But Chuck's carelessness causes the tragic death of Manolo, resulting in Chuck's being shunned by both the villagers and Anita. In order to regain Anita's love and the villagers' respect, Chuck re-enters the arena, taking on a bull in Manolo's honor. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Bullfighter and the Lady
- Robert Stack - Johnny Regan
- Gilbert Roland - Manolo Estrada
- John Hubbard - Barney Flood
- Antonio Gomez - Antonio Gomez
- Rodopho (Rudy) Acosta - Juan
- Dario Ramirez - Pepe Mora
- Joy Page - Anita de la Vega
- Virginia Grey - Lisbeth Flood
- Katy Jurado - Chelo Estrada
- Ismael Perez - Panchito
- Ruben Padilla - Dr. Sierra
- Director(s):
- Budd Boetticher
- Writer(s):
- James Edward Grant, Budd Boetticher, Ray Nazarro
- Producer(s):
- John Wayne
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