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Jungle Jim faces off against crocodile-disguised looters in this cobalt caper.

CANNIBAL ATTACK

AFRICAN ADVENTURE...Beautiful man-eating Cannibal Princess stalking her white prey through the Jungle depths!

1954 · 1h 9m · G · Adventure · IMDB TMDB

Jungle Jim fights enemy agents who are trying to steal cobalt while disguised as crocodiles.

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Cannibal Attack is a 1954 American adventure film directed by Lee Sholem about Johnny Weissmuller battling enemy agents disguised as crocodiles who are trying to steal cobalt shipments in the African jungle.

Synopsis

Jungle roamer Johnny Weissmuller (playing himself) is exploring the African waters of Magi somewhere in mid-Cannibal Valley. While doing so, he stumbles upon a corpse apparently killed by a crocodile. Weissmuller decides to report the death to John King, leader of the white colony in the Magi. King is in charge of mining cobalt for the government, and confides to Weissmuller that recently a few shipments were stolen by looters passing off as crocodiles.

Returning to work, Weissmuller is ambushed by the looters, natives of Magi. He escapes from their clutches unscathed and sets out to recover the stolen cobalt. After a series of unfortunate events, including getting in the way of a giant-sized eagle, Weissmuller discovers a cave filled with the looted goods. He finds out from a Magi native, Luora, that the cobalt hoarders are members of the tribal clan, the Shenzis. They wish to gain more power by stealing the cobalt supplies, as well as end John King's reign.

Weissmuller contacts the police commissioner and personally confronts King, who he believes has a part in the looting. King is revealed to be part-Shenzi and under interrogation, admits to having masterminded the cobalt robberies. There is a brief struggle which results in King accidentally being killed. The other accomplices are promptly arrested. A new colony leader is selected and order in the Cannibal Valley is restored.
Details & Specs
Director
Lee Sholem
Writer
Carroll Young
Release
1954
Runtime
1h 9m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Adventure

Why Cult

Crocodile Costume Caper

Enemy agents disguise themselves as crocodiles to pull off a series of cobalt heists, adding a pulpy twist to jungle peril.

Johnny Weissmuller Action

Olympian-turned-adventurer Johnny Weissmuller plays himself, bringing athletic brawn and familiar jungle chops to the role.

Chimp Sidekick Shenanigans

Kimba the chimp joins the expedition, providing comic relief and classic animal sidekick moments only 1950s adventures deliver.

Cobalt Mine Intrigue

The plot revolves around government cobalt mines and stolen shipments, for a dash of Cold War-era resource drama.

Questions from the Vault

What is Cannibal Attack about? +

Cannibal Attack follows Johnny Weissmuller as he investigates stolen cobalt shipments in the African jungle, facing off against looters disguised as crocodiles.

When was Cannibal Attack released? +

Cannibal Attack was released in 1954.

Who directed Cannibal Attack? +

Cannibal Attack was directed by Lee Sholem.

How long is Cannibal Attack? +

Cannibal Attack has a runtime of 69 minutes.

What genre is Cannibal Attack? +

Cannibal Attack is an adventure film.

Where can I watch Cannibal Attack? +

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