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How Long Is “Mambo”?

Name: Mambo
Genre: drama
Released: 1954-09-18
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Michael Rennie, Shelley Winters, Katherine Dunham

1h 34m runtime

19541h 34mdrama

Drama film with a runtime of 94 minutes, released in 1954. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 34m

Minutes94

One SittingYes

With Break1h 46m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

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Unable to find work in Hollywood due to the Blacklist, director Robert Rossen filmed his 1954 production Mambo in Italy. Silvana Mangano stars as Silvia, who hopes someday to become a famous dancer. In the meantime, Silvia is torn between two lovers: Count Enrico (Michael Rennie), who hasn't much longer to live, and Mario Rossi (Vittorio Gassman), an irresponsible adventurer. Gaining success as a dancer after joining the troupe managed by Toni Burns (Shelley Winters), Silvia continues to waver in her affections between her two suitors. By the time she makes her choice, it turns out to be the wrong one. The plotline is rather hard to follow, reportedly because director Rossen was obliged to recut and re-recut the film when it previewed badly. At least Mambo affords modern-day viewers the pleasure of seeing Katherine Dunham, one of the greatest American dancers of the 20th century, in action.

Runtime Card

Runtime1h 34m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 46m

Movie Facts

Release DateSeptember 18, 1954

Runtime1h 34m

LanguageEnglish

Genresdrama

DirectorRobert Rossen

ProducerDino De Laurentiis, Carlo Ponti

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