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Bwana Devil (1952)

79 min  -  Adventure   -  30 November 1952 (USA)
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British railway workers in Kenya are becoming the favorite snack of two man-eating lions. Head engineer... See full summary »

Director:

Arch Oboler

Writer:

Arch Oboler

Stars:

Robert Stack, Barbara Britton and Nigel Bruce
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Stack ...
Bob Hayward
Barbara Britton Barbara Britton ...
Alice Hayward
Nigel Bruce Nigel Bruce ...
Dr. Angus McLean
Ramsay Hill Ramsay Hill ...
Major Parkhurst
Paul McVey Paul McVey ...
Commissioner
Hope Miller Hope Miller ...
Portuguese girl
John Dodsworth John Dodsworth ...
Sir William Drayton
Patrick O'Moore Patrick O'Moore ...
Ballinger
Patrick Aherne Patrick Aherne ...
Latham
Edward C. Short Edward C. Short
Bhogwan Singh Bhogwan Singh ...
Indian Headman
Paul Thompson Paul Thompson
Bhupesh Guha ...
The Dancer
Bal Seirgakar Bal Seirgakar ...
Indian Hunter
Kalu K. Sonkur Kalu K. Sonkur ...
Karparim
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British railway workers in Kenya are becoming the favorite snack of two man-eating lions. Head engineer Bob Hayward becomes obsessed with trying to kill the beasts before they maul everyone on his crew. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Lion | Jungle | Beautiful Woman | 3 Dimensional | Attack  | See more »

Taglines:

A lion in your lap! A lover in your arms!

Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bwana - djävulen See more »

Filming Locations:

Democratic Republic Of Congo See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gulu Productions, Oboler See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Anscocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Based on the 1898 Tsavo Lion attacks that were also told in The Ghost and the Darkness. See more »

Quotes

Bob: I don't need any help, I'll get that scurvy lion myself.
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Connections

Referenced in Experiments in Love (1977) See more »