Manuela
Originally released in 1957. Manuela is a drama film. directed by Guy Hamilton.
Starring Trevor Howard, Elsa Martinelli, and Pedro Armendáriz
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ivan Foxwell Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuela about?
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 for...
Who directed Manuela?
Manuela was directed by Guy Hamilton.
How long is Manuela?
Manuela has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Manuela released?
Manuela was released on July 18, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manuela?
The main cast of Manuela includes Trevor Howard, Elsa Martinelli, Pedro Armendáriz, Donald Pleasence, Jack MacGowran.