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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
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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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Storyline

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

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Anscocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First movie released in the 3D film craze of the early 1950s. See more »

Quotes

Dr. McLean: There's a good guest... brings his own cook and his own bedroom!
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Connections

Referenced in Experiments in Love (1977) See more »