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Timanttiluola

Original title: Watusi
  • 19591959
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Taina Elg and George Montgomery in Timanttiluola (1959)
Adventure
Alan Quartermain's son comes to Africa to find the treasure his father was unable to bring home.Alan Quartermain's son comes to Africa to find the treasure his father was unable to bring home.Alan Quartermain's son comes to Africa to find the treasure his father was unable to bring home.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
328
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
109,521
21,816
  • Director
    • Kurt Neumann
  • Writers
    • James Clavell
    • H. Rider Haggard(novel "King Solomon's Mines")
  • Stars
    • George Montgomery
    • Taina Elg
    • David Farrar
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  • Director
    • Kurt Neumann
  • Writers
    • James Clavell
    • H. Rider Haggard(novel "King Solomon's Mines")
  • Stars
    • George Montgomery
    • Taina Elg
    • David Farrar
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    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    George Montgomery
    George Montgomery
    • Harry Quartermain
    Taina Elg
    Taina Elg
    • Erica Neuler
    David Farrar
    David Farrar
    • Rick Cobb
    Rex Ingram
    Rex Ingram
    • Umbopa
    Dan Seymour
    Dan Seymour
    • Mohamet
    Robert Goodwin
    • Jim-Jim
    Anthony M. Davis
    • Amtaga
    Paul Thompson
    • Gagool
    Harold Dyrenforth
    • Wilhelm von Kentner
    Charles Swain
    • M'ban
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Wilkins
    • Wounded Native
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Kurt Neumann
    • Writers
      • James Clavell
      • H. Rider Haggard(novel "King Solomon's Mines")
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    • Trivia
      Much of the footage in this movie was previously seen in MGM's "King Solomon's Mines."
    • Goofs
      The inscription on Harry Quatermain's rifle reads: "CAPT. H. QUARTERMAIN K.O.S.B.". Many misspell the last name - engraver's error?
    • Quotes

      Rick Cobb: Kilts and all that?

      Harry Quartermain: Yes, I've got very pretty knees.

    • Connections
      Edited from Kuningas Salomon kaivokset (1950)

    User reviews6

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    8/10
    Entertaining movie with a good cast
    This is an enjoyable adventure movie set i 1919 Africa. As for the cast, it's really a story of three main characters, and all the actors do a fine job, with well-played, subtle interactions at times. In terms of acting, David Farrar stands out to me as being very impressive.

    George Montgomery makes a good adventure hero, and in many scenes he will remind you so much of Indiana Jones! Right down to the hat and the bare chest! He's super-handsome. I wasn't familiar with Taina Elg--she is Finnish, I think--a lovely actress.

    This is an adventure movie, but with a more deliberate, or slower, pace than we are used to today. I find that difference refreshing. One very notable quality of this movie, is the use of some really great stock footage of Africa--there are many beautiful scenes of abundant wildlife. The matching of that footage with the actual movie isn't always perfect, but why be critical about that? Just enjoy scenes that often feature many different animals. George Montgomery fans, of whom I am one, will especially like this movie.
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    • Release date
      • November 13, 1959 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Watusi
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $485,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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