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Tamba
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Tamba

· Active 1950–1976

Tamba emerged in the early 1950s as a notable figure in adventure cinema, particularly within the realm of jungle-themed narratives. He appears as a key character in Jungle Manhunt (1951), where his performance contributes to the film's exploration of survival and adventure in the wild. In Jungle Man-Eaters (1954), Tamba further cements his presence in this niche genre, embodying the spirit of the era's fascination with exotic locales and perilous encounters. His work reflects the adventurous tone of cult cinema, appealing to fans of exploitation and adventure films.

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Jungle Man-Eaters

Jungle Man-Eaters

1954 ★ 3.0
as Tamba the Chimp

Jungle Jim is recruited to track down a group of French diamond smugglers who seek to alter the price of diamonds through taking over a secret diamond field. The smugglers not only murder the original owners of the diamond field but set up inter-tribal warfare to prevent any intruders from learning of the diamond field. Also Known As: Jungle Jim tegen kannibalen, Les aventuriers de la jungle, Jim das Selvas – O Vale dos Canibais, Na Selva dos Diamantes, Urwald in Aufruhr Jungle Man-Eaters was #13 in Columbia's "Jungle Jim" series. On this occasion, Jim (Johnny Weissmuller) takes on a vicious smuggler named Latour (Gregory Gaye), who intends to corner the world's diamond trade. Assisting our hero is Scotland Yard inspector Bernard (Richard Stapley) and erudite tribal chieftan Zuwaba (Bernie Hamilton). A touch of feminity is added by Karin Booth as Bonnie, Inspector Bernard's lady friend. A fierce battle with a crocodile is but one of the many perils facing Jungle Jim as he tracks down his quarry. After Jungle Man-Eaters, Johnny Weissmuller elected to use his own name on-screen in all future "Jungle Jim" endeavors.~Hal Erickson

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Filmography

11 credits
1970s 1 credit
1976
It's Showtime as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
1950s 10 credits
1954
Jungle Man-Eaters as Tamba the Chimp
Movie ★ 5.3
1953
Valley of Head Hunters as Tamba the Chimp
Movie ★ 5.5
1953
Savage Mutiny as Tamba the Chimp
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
Killer Ape as Tamba the Chimp
Movie ★ 5.4
1952
Movie ★ 6.2
1952
Voodoo Tiger as Tamba the Chimp
Movie ★ 7.3
1951
Jungle Manhunt as Tamba - the Chimp
Movie ★ 5.1
1951
Fury of the Congo as Tamba The Chimp
Movie ★ 5.7
1950
Forbidden Jungle as Tamba, the Chimp
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Pygmy Island as Tamba the chimp
Movie ★ 4.8