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Sarumba (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1950, Sarumba is a drama and music film directed by Marion Gering, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. Sailor meets singer in Cuba. He's due to ship out, but hits it off with her, so he sticks around. Trouble brewing on many fronts - singer's best friend doesn't like the sailor, and singer has another suitor anyway. Rich guy takes her to all the fancy Cuban sports events - jai-alai, horse racing. Much more glamorous than spending time with Sailor. Can he win her over before he gets in trouble for letting his ship sail without him?

Who’s in it. Sarumba stars Michael Whalen as Señor Valdez, Doris Dowling as Hildita, Tommy Wonder as Joe Thomas and Dee Tatum as Maria, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sarumba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarumba page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sarumba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sarumba (1950)?
In US, Sarumba is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sarumba worth watching?
Sarumba holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sarumba?
Sarumba stars Michael Whalen, Doris Dowling, Tommy Wonder, Dee Tatum and Rodriguez Molina.
When was Sarumba released?
Sarumba was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.