A blackout, a murder, and a cop who can't remember if he's the killer.
FEMALE JUNGLE
Thrills jolt with the burst of gunfire!
A drunk cop investigates the murder of a sexy blonde. The policeman -who can't remember the night before - starts getting worried when all fingers began pointing at him.
Quick Answer
Female Jungle is a 1956 American crime film directed by Bruno VeSota about an off-duty cop who, after a night of drinking, becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a blonde actress and investigates to clear his name.
Programmer's Pick
Drunken amnesia, a murdered starlet, and Jayne Mansfield mixing it up in the foggy shadows—Female Jungle is where noir goes on a bender and wakes up in yesterday’s trouble. If you like your mysteries with a side of morning-after regret, this one's got your number.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film marks Jayne Mansfield's screen debut and stands as the only film noir produced by American International Pictures, highlighting a unique intersection in both the studio's output and Mansfield's career.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The protagonist’s blackout and self-doubt add an extra twist to the classic whodunit formula.
Catch Jayne Mansfield in a sultry supporting role before she became a pop culture sensation.
A columnist, a caricaturist, his wife, and his lover—everyone’s got a motive in this tangled web.
From barroom haze to swimming pool intrigue, the film’s off-kilter vibe is pure midcentury psychotronic.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Murder of a blonde actress
Suspicion and memory loss
Cop becomes prime suspect and doubts his own innocence
Bar and surrounding nightlife
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Female Jungle? +
Bruno VeSota directed Female Jungle.
How long is Female Jungle? +
Female Jungle has a runtime of 71 minutes.
What genre is Female Jungle? +
Female Jungle is a crime, drama, film-noir, and mystery film.
Where can I watch Female Jungle? +
You can watch Female Jungle on SassyFlix.
