Machete 1958
“Murder and Manhunt in the Caribbean Jungle Lands!”
What is Machete?
Machete is a 1958 drama film directed toward audiences interested in a tale of murder and manhunt in the Caribbean jungle lands. The plot centers on the opportunistic Jean, who marries an older plantation owner named Don Luis for financial security before falling for his right-hand man, Carlos, while a greedy cousin named Miguel schemes against them.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 75 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1958
- Studios
- J. Harold Odell
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Machete is a 1958 drama film directed toward audiences interested in a tale of murder and manhunt in the Caribbean jungle lands. The plot centers on the opportunistic Jean, who marries an older plantation owner named Don Luis for financial security before falling for his right-hand man, Carlos, while a greedy cousin named Miguel schemes against them.
The film delivers a dramatic exploration of greed, jealousy, and betrayal as Miguel attempts to turn Luis against the lovers. With a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes, it provides a focused narrative experience rooted in classic cinematic storytelling.
Should you watch it?
“An opportunistic wife on a plantation falls for her older husband's right-hand man.”
- Features a tense love triangle involving an opportunistic wife and a plantation owner's right-hand man.
- Includes a greedy cousin scheming to turn the plantation owner against the lovers.
- Offers a dramatic narrative set in Caribbean jungle lands involving murder and a manhunt.
- It is a relatively short 1 hour and 15 minutes runtime, which may feel brief for viewers seeking an expansive epic.
Watch it if you enjoy classic dramatic stories about forbidden romance, jealousy, and greed on a plantation.
The tone is dramatic and suspenseful with a brisk runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes.
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Where can I stream Machete (1958)?
Streaming availability can be checked through standard movie database platforms and current digital providers.
Is Machete (1958) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy classic dramatic cinema centered on plantation jealousy, forbidden romance, and schemes.
What is the runtime of Machete (1958)?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes.
What genre is Machete (1958)?
It is classified as a drama film involving murder and a manhunt.