Plunder of the Sun (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, Plunder of the Sun is an action, drama and adventure film directed by John Farrow, running about 81 minutes. “Fortune-lust! A sin-strewn terror-trek! And the lure of a god goddess of the sun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American insurance adjuster, stranded in Havana, becomes involved with an archaeologist and a collector of antiquities in a hunt for treasure in the Mexican ruins of Zapoteca.
Who’s in it. Plunder of the Sun stars Glenn Ford as Al Colby, Diana Lynn as Julie Barnes, Patricia Medina as Anna Luz and Francis L. Sullivan as Thomas Berrien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Plunder of the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 Plunder of the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plunder of the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plunder of the Sun (1953)?
- In US, Plunder of the Sun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Plunder of the Sun worth watching?
- Plunder of the Sun holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plunder of the Sun?
- Plunder of the Sun stars Glenn Ford, Diana Lynn, Patricia Medina, Francis L. Sullivan and Sean McClory.
- When was Plunder of the Sun released?
- Plunder of the Sun was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.