Zamba (film)
Zamba | |
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Directed by | William Berke |
Screenplay by | Barbara Worth |
Produced by | Maurice H. Cohn |
Starring | Jon Hall |
Production company | Fortune Films |
Distributed by | Eagle-Lion Films |
Release date | November 1949 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Zamba is a 1949 American adventure film directed by William Berke.[1]
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
Production
It was made at Nassour Studios.[2]
It was released through Eagle-Lion Films.[3]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said "Beau Bridges does a nice job as the kid" and "Jon Hall is engaging conscientious as the hero."[4]
References
- ^ ZAMBA THE GORILLA Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 17, Iss. 193, (Jan 1, 1950): 89.
- ^ 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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