Jivaro (1954): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1954, Jivaro is an action, adventure and romance 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. 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, Jivaro 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 Jivaro page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jivaro 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.