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Machete

1958Movie1 h 15 minNR

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0

Summary

The opportunistic Jean marries an older man, plantation owner Don Luis, for financial security and finds herself falling for his virile right-hand man, Carlos. Jealous of Carlos' position and fearing that Jean will inherit Luis' money, his greedy cousin, Miguel, does his best to turn Luis against the would-be lovers and come out on top in the process.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Kurt Neumann
Written by
Kurt Neumann, Carroll Young
Produced by
Kurt Neumann
Music by
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter

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Facts

December 1, 1958 · 1 h 15 min · NR

Released
December 1, 1958
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Contract on the Hitman, Moe Greene Special, Refuse to Rescue the Disliked +9

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Questions about Machete

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Is Machete worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5).

What tropes does Machete use?

Contract on the HitmanMoe Greene SpecialRefuse to Rescue the DislikedHand CannonStylistic SuckPretty Fly for a White GuyScrew the Money, I Have Rules!Storming the CastleWilhelm ScreamSealed with a KissSoundtrack DissonanceAll Girls Want Bad Boysand 160 more

TV Tropes lists 172 tropes for it, including Contract on the Hitman, Moe Greene Special, and Refuse to Rescue the Disliked.