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Errol Flynn, sunken gold, and Raymond Burr being deliciously evil. What more do you need?
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Mara Maru (1952)

Tropical noirBooze-soaked adventureVintage star power

Overview

AdventureDramaRomance

An American salvage diver plunges into dangerous intrigue around a sunken treasure in the Philippines.

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Content warning
treasure huntdrunklove trianglephilippinesdivingprivate eye
Greed vs. loyaltyColonial exploitationRedemption through sacrifice

Standout Aspects

Acting

Raymond Burr steals every scene as sweaty villain Brock.

Cinematography

Stunning location shooting in real Philippine waters.

Practical Effects

Actual diving sequences, no tanks faked in a studio.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with whiskey and zero expectations.·Rewatch: Flynn completists tracking his late-career decline.·Background: Gorgeous underwater footage you can half-watch.
Heads up:Drug Use: Heavy drinking throughout; Flynn's real alcoholism on display.
Gordon Douglas

Director

Gordon Douglas

ReleasedApr 23, 1952
Runtime1h 38m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Warner Bros. Pictures

Top Cast

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

Gregory Mason

Ruth Roman

Ruth Roman

Stella Callahan

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Brock Benedict

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Steven Ranier

Richard Webb

Richard Webb

Andy Callahan

Georges Renavent

Georges Renavent

Ortega

Robert Cabal

Robert Cabal

Manuelo

Don C. Harvey

Don C. Harvey

Larry (uncredited)

Al Kikume

Al Kikume

Native Man in Island Bar (uncredited)

Leon Lontoc

Leon Lontoc

Policeman #2 (uncredited)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Flynn was so intoxicated during filming that director Gordon Douglas had to shoot around his shaking hands.

Cultural

One of the last films shot on location in the Philippines before Hollywood largely abandoned expensive tropical productions for studio backlots.

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