Bomba, the Jungle Boy
“HE ALONE KNEW THE JUNGLE'S SECRET...ITS SAVAGE DANGERS!”
Synopsis
George Harland and his daughter Pat are photographers who discover a wild boy in the jungle. When Pat becomes lost, Bomba brings her back, overcoming plagues of locusts, forest fires and fierce wild animals.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt
- Original Title
- Bomba, the Jungle Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe
Jack DeWitt, Roy Rockwood
William A. Sickner
Roy V. Livingston
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Roy V. Livingston
Editor
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bomba, the Jungle Boy
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What is Bomba, the Jungle Boy about?
George Harland and his daughter Pat are photographers who discover a wild boy in the jungle. When Pat becomes lost, Bomba brings her back, overcoming plagues of locusts, forest fires and fierce wild animals.
Who directed Bomba, the Jungle Boy?
Bomba, the Jungle Boy was directed by Ford Beebe.
Who stars in Bomba, the Jungle Boy?
The principal cast of Bomba, the Jungle Boy includes Johnny Sheffield, Peggy Ann Garner, Onslow Stevens, Charles Irwin, Smoki Whitfield.
When was Bomba, the Jungle Boy released and how long is it?
Bomba, the Jungle Boy was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Is Bomba, the Jungle Boy based on a book or true story?
Bomba, the Jungle Boy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Roy Rockwood".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bomba, the Jungle Boy?
Bomba, the Jungle Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).