Movie

Macao

“A sultry chanteuse, a hunk on the lam and a fortune in stolen gems”

★ 6.3(49)19521h 21m

Macao is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Josef von Sternberg
Release date: 1952-04-11
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

Macao — trailer

About Macao

Macao is a 1952 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell and William Bendix. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Macao in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Nick Cochran

Jane Russell

Julie Benson

William Bendix

Lawrence C. Trumble

Thomas Gomez

Lt. Sebastian

Gloria Grahame

Margie

Brad Dexter

Vincent Halloran

Edward Ashley

Martin Stewart

Philip Ahn

Itzumi

Vladimir Sokoloff

Kwan Sum Tang

Abdullah Abbas

Arabian (uncredited)

Rico Alaniz

Bus Driver (uncredited)

Trevor Bardette

Alvaris (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

mistaken identityfilm noirnightclub singermacaogambling houseferry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Macao in United States?+

In United States, Macao is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Macao on Netflix?+

Macao is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Macao?+

Macao has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in Macao?+

Macao stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, William Bendix, Thomas Gomez and Gloria Grahame.

When did Macao come out?+

Macao is a 1952 movie directed by Josef von Sternberg.

What genre is Macao?+

Macao is Adventure, Drama, Romance and Crime film.

Who directed Macao?+

Macao was directed by Josef von Sternberg.