Manuela(1957)
One Lone Girl in a Sea-World of Violent Men
Manuela Synopsis
James Prothero, forty-three years old and up to his ears in alcohol, is the skipper of a tramp ship due to leave South America for Britain – and he’s sick to death of carting goods back and forth across the world. Then he meets Manuela, a beautiful native girl smuggled on board by one of his crew, and comes to realise that she, too, is a lost soul. Gradually a love affair develops between them, and Prothero becomes dangerously blind to the responsibilities of his position.
Manuela (1957) is a drama film directed by Guy Hamilton, released on July 18, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Trevor Howard, Elsa Martinelli, Pedro Armendáriz and Donald Pleasence. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Hamilton
- Writers:
- William Woods, Ivan Foxwell, Guy Hamilton
- Producers:
- Ivan Foxwell
- Cinematographer:
- Otto Heller
- Composer:
- William Alwyn
- Production:
- Ivan Foxwell Productions
- Status:
- Released
Manuela Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trevor Howard
as James Prothero
Elsa Martinelli
as Manuela Hunt
Pedro Armendáriz
as Mario Constanza
Donald Pleasence
as Evans
Jack MacGowran
as Tommy
- Leslie Weston
Leslie Weston
as Bleloch
Warren Mitchell
as Moss
Christopher Lee
as Voice (voice)
Roger Delgado
as Stranger
- Harcourt Curaçao
Harcourt Curaçao
as Wellington Jones
- Barry Lowe
Barry Lowe
as Murphy
- Juan Carolilla
Juan Carolilla
as Official
Key crew
Directed by Guy Hamilton, written by William Woods, Ivan Foxwell and Guy Hamilton, produced by Ivan Foxwell.
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Manuela Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Manuela – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manuela online?
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Manuela (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Manuela?
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The main cast of Manuela (1957) includes Trevor Howard, Elsa Martinelli, Pedro Armendáriz, Donald Pleasence and Jack MacGowran. The film was directed by Guy Hamilton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manuela released?
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Manuela was released on July 18, 1957 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Manuela worth watching?
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Manuela (1957) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.