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Jungle Drums of Africa

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1953 | 167 min | Action, Adventure, 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
Best for anyone in the mood for a love story and people who like their stories at full throttle. Made for the biggest screen and the loudest speakers you have. Fans of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 should feel right at home.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Big, sprawling and full of spectacle, at 2 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 47 min.
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.

In Africa, a deceased medical missionary's daughter in Africa carries on her father's work. Before long, she finds herself in danger from crooks and a local witch doctor.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • 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 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fred C. Brannon

  • Clayton MooreAlan King
  • Phyllis CoatesCarol Bryant
  • Johnny SandsBert Hadley
  • Roy GlennNaganto - Witch Doctor
  • John CasonRegas
  • Henry RowlandKurgan
  • Steve MitchellGauss - Store Clerk
  • Bill WalkerChief Douanga
  • Don BlackmanEbola
  • Felix NelsonNodala - Runner-Victim