Jaguar (1956 film)

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Jaguar
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by George Blair
Screenplay byJohn Fenton Murray
Benedict Freedman
Produced byMaurice Duke
Mickey Rooney
Starring Sabu
Chiquita Johnson
Barton MacLane
Jonathan Hale
Mike Connors
Jay Novello
Cinematography Bud Thackery
Edited byCliff Bell Sr.
Music by Van Alexander
Production
company
Mickey Rooney Productions
Distributed by Republic Pictures
Release date
  • January 20, 1956 (1956-01-20)
Running time
66 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jaguar is a 1956 American adventure film directed by George Blair and written by John Fenton Murray and Benedict Freedman. The film stars Sabu, Chiquita Johnson, Barton MacLane, Jonathan Hale, Mike Connors and Jay Novello. [1] [2] [3] The film was released on January 20, 1956, by Republic Pictures.

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Plot

Two Americans are hired for an expedition into a dangerous South American (Motilone) area. Mystery, adventure, and drama weave through the film as Americans face some fearsome Motilone Jaguar worshiping warriors. Family members reunite, and people die as the deceptive crew search for oil.

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