Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

GLAMOROUS BUENOS AIRES NIGHT LIFE WITH SOUTH AMERICAN'S TANTALIZING, TORRID-VOICED CARMEN MIRANDA

Directed by Irving Cummings

Produced by 20th Century Fox

194089 min6.3 / 10

A lavish, music-driven romantic comedy that prioritizes spectacle and entertainment over plot, celebrating glamour, song, and cross-cultural romance in 1940s Buenos Aires.

The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.

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  • Is Down Argentine Way scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Down Argentine Way easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Down Argentine Way sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Does Down Argentine Way end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Down Argentine Way violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

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