Jungle action erupts as Johnny Weissmuller uncovers a deadly plot in Cannibal Valley.
CANNIBAL ATTACK
AFRICAN ADVENTURE...Beautiful man-eating Cannibal Princess stalking her white prey through the Jungle depths!
Jungle Jim fights enemy agents who are trying to steal cobalt while disguised as crocodiles.
Quick Answer
Cannibal Attack is a 1954 American adventure film directed by Lee Sholem about Johnny Weissmuller investigating cobalt thefts and deadly jungle ambushes in Africa.
Programmer's Pick
Jungle Jim trades his loincloth for a detective’s hat, dodging crocodiles and criminal masterminds in a brisk, 69-minute jungle caper. Cobalt theft, animal attacks, and a chimpanzee sidekick—this is pure pulp adventure, 1950s-style.
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Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Lee Sholem
- Writer
- Carroll Young
- Release
- 1954
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Adventure
Why This Matters
This film marks a notable transition in Columbia Pictures' long-running jungle adventure series, as Johnny Weissmuller shifts from playing Jungle Jim to portraying a version of himself, inaugurating a new phase in the franchise.
Cast & Crew
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The villains here aren’t just after cobalt—they're crafty enough to pass off their heists as crocodile attacks.
Olympic swimmer turned jungle hero, Weissmuller plays himself in a rare genre twist.
This film delivers classic 1950s jungle thrills: ambushes, animal threats, and a dash of colonial intrigue.
Kimba the Chimp tags along, adding animal antics to the jungle mayhem.
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Questions from the Vault
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? +
Cannibal Attack is available to stream on SassyFlix.