Bwana Devil (1952)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 19min
- Adventure
- 30 Nov 1952 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast
| Robert Stack | ... |
Bob Hayward
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| Barbara Britton | ... |
Alice Hayward
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| Nigel Bruce | ... |
Dr. Angus McLean
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Ramsay Hill | ... |
Major Parkhurst
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| Paul McVey | ... |
Commissioner
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Hope Miller | ... |
Portuguese girl
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John Dodsworth | ... |
Sir William Drayton
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| Patrick O'Moore | ... |
Ballinger
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Patrick Aherne | ... |
Latham
(as Pat Aherne)
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Edward C. Short | ... |
Native Hunter
(as Edward Short)
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| Bhogwan Singh | ... |
Indian Headman
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Paul Thompson |
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Bhupesh Guha | ... |
The Dancer
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Bal Seirgakar | ... |
Indian Hunter
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| Kalu K. Sonkur | ... |
Karparim
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Milas G. Clark Jr. | ... |
Mukosi
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Directed by
| Arch Oboler | ||
| Robert Clampett | ... | (Time for Beany sequence) |
Written by
| Robert Clampett | ... | (Time for Beany sequence) |
| Arch Oboler | ... | () |
Produced by
| Robert Clampett | ... | producer: Time for Beany sequence |
| Arch Oboler | ... | producer |
| Sidney W. Pink | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Gordon Jenkins | ||
Cinematography by
| Joseph F. Biroc | ||
| William D. Snyder | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| John Hoffman | ||
Makeup Department
| Armand Delmar | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Dixon | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Eaton | ... | properties |
Sound Department
| Stephen Bass | ... | sound recordist (as Steve Bass) |
| Don McKay | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Henry Maak | ... | special effects |
| Russell Shearman | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gene Hirsch | ... | assistant camera (as Eugene Hirsch) |
| Homer Plannette | ... | lighting |
| Howard Schwartz | ... | assistant camera |
| Lothrop B. Worth | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Henry West | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Gordon Jenkins | ... | conductor |
| Fred Neff | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| O.S. Bryhn | ... | 3-D technician |
| Milton Gunzburg | ... | natural vision supervisor (as M.L. Gunzburg) |
| Ramsay Hill | ... | technical advisor (as Major Ramsay Hill) |
| Geraldine Klancke | ... | executive secretary |
| Bhogwan Singh | ... | technical advisor |
| George Wallach | ... | producer's assistant |
| Jeremy Kay | ... | assistant to Arch Oboler (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1952) (United States) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1953) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1953) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1954) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1954) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
- United Artists Television (1956) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ryder Sound Services (sound by)
- Stereo-Realist (stills)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the construction of the East African railway comes to a grinding halt Bob Hayward, the chief engineer, undertakes to kill the lion that is terrifying the construction crews and preventing them from working. Hayward isn't very happy in his job. He's been away from his home and his wife for 8 months and has taken to drinking and carousing.As the lion continues to attack the laborers, Hayward seeks the help of the local Masai tribesmen but they too have little success. Despite the arrival of several hunters to assist him - and his wife who unexpectedly arrives from England - the killer beast remains elusive, killing them one by one. It's left to Hayward to overcome his self-doubts and go up against the lion. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | A lion in your lap! A lover in your arms! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $323,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Is the first American 3-D movie shot in color. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953). See more » |
| Quotes |
Bob:
Now I'm in a conspiracy against *him*. See more » |