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PLAYHOUSE 90: THE DEATH OF MANOLETE (TV)
Summary
One in this dramatic anthology series. This presentation is based on the true story of Spanish matador Manuel Rodriguez, known as "Manolete," and follows his rise from novice to the "most remarkable bullfighter of modern times." Manolete has difficulty in remaining at the top when he becomes frightened by the bulls and is gored in the ring. He is consumed by fear of the ring, but pushes himself into the most dangerous fight of his life in order to prove his courage. Includes commercials.
Details
- NETWORK: CBS
- DATE: September 12, 1957 Thursday 9:30 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:27:58
- COLOR/B&W: B&W
- CATALOG ID: T78:0633
- GENRE: Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: Drama; Biography
- SERIES RUN: CBS - TV series, 1956-1961
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Martin Manulis … Producer
- Peter Kortner … Associate Producer
- John Frankenheimer … Director
- Barnaby Conrad … Writer, Adapted by
- Paul Monash … Adapted by
- Sammy Cahn … Music by
- Alex North … Music by
- Jack Palance … Cast, Manolete
- Suzy Parker … Cast, Tani Morena
- Robert Middleton … Cast, Perea
- Ray Danton … Cast, Antonio
- Nehemiah Persoff … Cast, Camara
- Esther Minicotti … Cast, Augustias
- H.M. Wynant … Cast, Marquez
- Felipe Turich … Cast, Mateo
- Ricky Vera … Cast, Perico
- Paul Lambert … Cast, The Announcer
- Edward Colmans … Cast, The Specialist
- Fernando Elizondo … Cast, First Torero
- Silvio Minciotti … Cast, Cayango
- Caren Lenay … Cast, Elvira
- Margarita Allen … Cast, The Dancer
- Carlos Allen … Cast, The Singer