Macao (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1952, Macao is a drama, crime, adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 81 minutes. “A sultry chanteuse, a hunk on the lam and a fortune in stolen gems” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man on the run in the Far East is mistaken for an undercover cop.
Who’s in it. Macao stars Robert Mitchum as Nick Cochran, Jane Russell as Julie Benson, William Bendix as Lawrence C. Trumble and Thomas Gomez as Lt. Sebastian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Macao 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 Macao page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macao tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macao (1952)?
- In US, Macao 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 Macao worth watching?
- Macao holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macao?
- Macao stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, William Bendix, Thomas Gomez and Gloria Grahame.
- When was Macao released?
- Macao was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.