Fiesta(1947)
Where they live and love dangerously!
Fiesta Synopsis
When a matador leaves town to focus on his music, his twin sister takes on his identity in the bullfighting ring.
Fiesta (1947) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on June 12, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Esther Williams, Akim Tamiroff, Ricardo Montalban and John Carroll. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Lester Cole, George Bruce
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Fiesta (1947) Trailer
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Fiesta Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esther Williams
as Maria Morales
Akim Tamiroff
as Chato Vasquez
Ricardo Montalban
as Mario Morales
John Carroll
as Jose 'Pepe' Ortega
Mary Astor
as Señora Morales
Cyd Charisse
as Conchita
Fortunio Bonanova
as Antonio Morales
Hugo Haas
as Maximino Contreras
- Jean Van
Jean Van
as Maria Morales, as a child
- Joey Preston
Joey Preston
as Mario Morales, as a child
Frank Puglia
as Doctor
- Los Bocheros
Los Bocheros
as The Basque Singers
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Lester Cole and George Bruce.
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Fiesta Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Fiesta – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fiesta online?
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Fiesta (1947) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fiesta?
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The main cast of Fiesta (1947) includes Esther Williams, Akim Tamiroff, Ricardo Montalban, John Carroll and Mary Astor. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fiesta released?
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Fiesta was released on June 12, 1947 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Fiesta worth watching?
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Fiesta (1947) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fiesta?
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Yes. The official Fiesta trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.