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Adventure Cult Classic

Rubber barons turn the Amazon into a prison—until rebellion brews in the jungle.

MANAOS

A treacherous escape through the Amazon inferno.

1979 · 1h 34m · NR · Adventure / Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

At the beginning of this century some owners of rubber plantations in the Amazonas jungle convert a village into one big prison. But the inhabitants have other plans...

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What is Manaos about?

Manaos is a 1979 Mexico-Spain-Italy adventure drama western directed by Alberto Vázquez Figueroa about rubber plantation owners who imprison a jungle village, only for the inhabitants to plot their own escape.

Programmer's Pick

Manaos doesn't just drop you in the jungle—it locks you up and dares you to break free. Between rubber barons behaving badly and a village with nothing left to lose, this is exploitation cinema with a steamy, colonial bite.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set at the dawn of the twentieth century, Manaos thrusts viewers into the heart of the Amazon, where ruthless owners of rubber plantations transform a local village into a sprawling prison. The film draws on the harsh realities of colonization and forced labor, pitting the ambitions of the rubber barons against the will and resilience of the villagers. Against the lush but oppressive jungle backdrop, the villagers' determination to resist their captors simmers beneath the surface, setting the stage for a tense battle of control and survival. This is an adventure drama that explores exploitation, rebellion, and the fight for freedom amid the unforgiving wilds of Brazil.

Details & Specs

Director
Alberto Vázquez Figueroa
Writers
Alberto Vázquez Figueroa, Carlos Vasallo, Juan Antonio Porto
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
Mexico, Spain, Italy
Language
Spanish
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Western
Also Known As
Slaves from Prison Camp Manaos

Cast & Crew

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Director: Alberto Vázquez Figueroa Writers: Alberto Vázquez Figueroa +2 more
Fabio Testi Fabio Testi Arquimedes Agostina Belli Agostina Belli Claudia Florinda Bolkan Florinda Bolkan Manuela Aranda Jorge Rivero Jorge Rivero Howard Andrés García Andrés García Carmelo Sierra Jorge Luke Jorge Luke Ramiro Alberto de Mendoza Alberto de Mendoza Mario Buendía Milton Rodríguez Milton Rodríguez Aranda Carlos East Carlos East Scott Carlos Nieto Carlos Nieto Yusulaki Mike Moroff Mike Moroff Joao

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Why Cult

Amazonas Prison Village

The film's unique setup transforms an Amazonian village into a vast open-air prison, raising the stakes on every escape attempt.

Rubber Baron Exploitation

Manaos foregrounds the brutal world of rubber barons and the exploitation of jungle labor, unflinching in its depiction of colonization's dark side.

Jungle Adventure

Set deep in the Amazon, the film delivers treacherous landscapes and tense survival drama, all under a thick canopy of danger.

Euro Exploitation Cast

With Fabio Testi, Agostina Belli, and Florinda Bolkan, the film boasts a roster of cult European stars caught in the jungle crossfire.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Manaos? +

Manaos was directed by Alberto Vázquez Figueroa.

How long is Manaos? +

Manaos has a runtime of 94 minutes.

What genre is Manaos? +

Manaos is an adventure, drama, and western film.

Where can I watch Manaos? +

Manaos is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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