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| 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 |
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]
Plot
[edit]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
[edit]- Jon Hall
- June Vincent as Jenny
- Beau Bridges as Tommy
Production
[edit]Zamba was made at Nassour Studios.[4]
It was released through Eagle-Lion Films.[5]
Reception
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
External links
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