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Adventure Cult Classic

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!

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

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

Quick Answer

What is Cannibal Attack about?

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.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set amid the perilous waterways and dense jungles of mid-Cannibal Valley, Cannibal Attack follows Johnny Weissmuller (playing himself) as he stumbles upon a suspicious death that appears to be the work of a crocodile. Reporting the incident to John King, the leader of a colonial cobalt-mining operation, Weissmuller learns that shipments of the valuable mineral have been vanishing, with thieves disguising their crimes as crocodile attacks. Soon, Weissmuller is ambushed by local looters but manages to escape, setting off on a mission to recover the stolen cobalt and expose the culprits. The film blends jungle adventure, mysterious natives, and resource-driven intrigue, all wrapped in classic action-serial style.

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.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Crocodile-Disguised Looters

The villains here aren’t just after cobalt—they're crafty enough to pass off their heists as crocodile attacks.

Johnny Weissmuller as Himself

Olympic swimmer turned jungle hero, Weissmuller plays himself in a rare genre twist.

Jungle Action-Serial Vibe

This film delivers classic 1950s jungle thrills: ambushes, animal threats, and a dash of colonial intrigue.

Chimpanzee Sidekick

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.

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