The Americano (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1955, The Americano is an adventure and western film directed by William Castle, running about 85 minutes. “Adventure in Brazil!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American Rancher takes a small herd of Brahma bulls to Brazil where he has sold them for a small fortune. There, he finds himself in the middle of a range war......and in love. His concern, who are really his friends and who are his enemies
Who’s in it. The Americano stars Glenn Ford as Sam Dent, Frank Lovejoy as Bento Hermany, Cesar Romero as Manuel Silvera / 'El Gato' / Barbossa and Ursula Thiess as Marianna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Americano has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Americano page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Americano tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Americano (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Americano change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Americano worth watching?
- The Americano holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Americano?
- The Americano stars Glenn Ford, Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero, Ursula Thiess and Abbe Lane.
- When was The Americano released?
- The Americano was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.