Flying Down to Rio poster

Flying Down to Rio (1933)

"Too big for the world... So they staged it in the clouds... Too beautiful for words... So they set it to music!"

6.219331h 29mEN
ComedyRomance

Directed by Thornton Freeland

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 29m

Language

EN

Release

December 22, 1933

Director

Thornton Freeland

Official Trailer

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Overview

An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.

Cast

Dolores del Río

Dolores del Río

Belinha De Rezende

Gene Raymond

Gene Raymond

Roger Bond

Raul Roulien

Raul Roulien

Julio Rubeiro

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers

Honey Hale

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Fred Ayres

Blanche Friderici

Blanche Friderici

Elena De Rezende

Walter Walker

Walter Walker

Senor De Rezende

Etta Moten

Etta Moten

Colored Singer

Roy D'Arcy

Roy D'Arcy

One of the Three Greeks

Maurice Black

Maurice Black

One of the Three Greeks

Armand Kaliz

Armand Kaliz

One of the Three Greeks

Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi

Mayor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Flying Down to Rio (1933), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Flying Down to Rio. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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