Der Schatz der Jivaro (1954): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1954, Der Schatz der Jivaro is an action, abenteuer and liebesfilm film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 92 minutes. “Jungle Thriller ! Box-Office Filler !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country.

Who’s in it. Der Schatz der Jivaro stars Fernando Lamas as Rio Galdez, Rhonda Fleming as Alice Parker, Brian Keith as Tony and Pascual García Peña as Sylvester, Rio's aide, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Der Schatz der Jivaro has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Schatz der Jivaro page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Schatz der Jivaro tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.