Santiago (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1956, Santiago is an action and adventure film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 93 minutes. “GUN RUNNERS IN THE JUNGLE-OF-NO RETURN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two American gun runners at odds with each other and looking to sell guns to the rebels during the Cuban War of Independence navigate a boat to Cuba. Along for the ride is a beautiful Cuban rebel in who both men are interested.
Who’s in it. Santiago stars Alan Ladd as Caleb 'Cash' Adams, Rossana Podestà as Doña Isabella, Lloyd Nolan as Clay Pike and Chill Wills as Captain 'Sidewheel' Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Santiago has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Santiago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santiago 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 Santiago (1956)?
- In US, Santiago 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 Santiago worth watching?
- Santiago holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santiago?
- Santiago stars Alan Ladd, Rossana Podestà, Lloyd Nolan, Chill Wills and Paul Fix.
- When was Santiago released?
- Santiago was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.