Monday Morning Maybe

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Bullfighter and the Lady

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1951 | 124 min | Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1951: an older pace and style.

Adventuresome Johnny Regan attends a bullfight while vacationing in Mexico City. Enthralled by the crowd and the inherent risk in the sport, Johnny seeks out Manolo, the star bullfighter who performed at the event. The two strike a bargain for Manolo to teach Johnny bullfighting, but Johnny's risky behavior in the ring raises concern as his first fight approaches.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Budd Boetticher

  • Robert StackJohn Regan
  • Joy PageAnita de la Vega
  • Gilbert RolandManolo Estrada
  • Virginia GreyLisbeth Flood
  • John HubbardBarney Flood
  • Katy JuradoChelo Estrada
  • Antonio GómezAntonio Gómez
  • Ismael Pérez 'Poncianito'Panchito
  • Rodolfo AcostaJuan
  • Ruben PadillaDr. Sierra