Zamba (film)
Zamba (also known as Zamba, the Gorilla)[1] is a 1949 American adventure film directed by William Berke.[2] It starred Jon Hall and Beau Bridges.[3]
| Zamba | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William Berke |
| Screenplay by | Barbara Worth |
| Produced by | Maurice Conn |
| Starring | Jon Hall Beau Bridges |
| Cinematography | James S. Brown Jr. |
Production company | Fortune Films |
| Distributed by | Eagle-Lion Films |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Jenny and her son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo. They are forced to jump out of the plane and become separated from each other. Jenny is rescued by a safari. The six year old Tommy is found by Zamba, a gorilla, who adopts him.
Cast
- Jon Hall
- June Vincent as Jenny
- Beau Bridges as Tommy
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said "Beau Bridges does a nice job as the kid" and "Jon Hall is engaging conscientious as the hero."[6]
References
- Lentz III, Harris M. (2000). Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film and Television Credits (Second ed.). McFarland & Company. p. 1,695. ISBN 978-0786409518.
- Zamba the Gorilla Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 17, Iss. 193, (Jan 1, 1950): 89.
- Vagg, Stephen (April 9, 2022). "The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall". Filmiink.
- Hedda Hopper. (1948, Sep 30). Los Angeles Times
- G, K. (1949, Oct 06). Two Jungle Cinemas Roar Across Screens. Los Angeles Times.
- Two Jungle Cinemas Roar Across Screens G K. Los Angeles Times 6 Oct 1949: A7.
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