Manuela (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Manuela is a drama film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. James Prothero, forty-three years old and up to his ears in alcohol, is the skipper of a tramp ship due to leave South America for Britain – and he’s sick to death of carting goods back and forth across the world. Then he meets Manuela, a beautiful native girl smuggled on board by one of his crew, and comes to realise that she, too, is a lost soul. Gradually a love affair develops between them, and Prothero becomes dangerously blind to the responsibilities of his position.
Who’s in it. Manuela stars Trevor Howard as James Prothero, Elsa Martinelli as Manuela Hunt, Pedro Armendáriz as Mario Constanza and Donald Pleasence as Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Manuela has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manuela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manuela tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manuela (1957)?
- In GB, Manuela is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manuela worth watching?
- Manuela holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manuela?
- Manuela stars Trevor Howard, Elsa Martinelli, Pedro Armendáriz, Donald Pleasence and Jack MacGowran.
- When was Manuela released?
- Manuela was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.