Watusi
“Guardians of King Solomon's Mines!”
Synopsis
Following WWI, fortune hunter Allen Quartermain's son Harry travels to Africa to search for King Solomon's mines. He dons a special medallion given by his father from the Watusi tribe, who guard the mines. Along the way, Harry and his friend Rick meet and take with them Erica, daughter of a missionary killed by a local tribe.
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WATUSI
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-11-06
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Harry Quartermain
Taina Elg
Erica Neuler
David Farrar
Rick Cobb
Dan Seymour
Mohamet
Robert Goodwin
Jim-Jim
Rex Ingram
Umbopa
Anthony M. Davis
Amtaga
Paul Thompson
Gagool
Harold Dyrenforth
Wilhelm von Kentner
Charles Swain
M'ban (uncredited)
Martin Wilkins
Wounded Native (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$485K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.19x
+$1.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- James Clavell, H. Rider Haggard
- Original Title
- Watusi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $485K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
James Clavell, H. Rider Haggard
William B. Gulick
Al Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
James Clavell
Writer
Kurt Neumann
Director
William B. Gulick
Editor
Al Zimbalist
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watusi
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What is Watusi about?
Following WWI, fortune hunter Allen Quartermain's son Harry travels to Africa to search for King Solomon's mines. He dons a special medallion given by his father from the Watusi tribe, who guard the mines. Along the way, Harry and his friend Rick meet and take with them Erica, daughter of a missionary killed by a local tribe.
Who directed Watusi?
Watusi was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Watusi?
The principal cast of Watusi includes George Montgomery, Taina Elg, David Farrar, Dan Seymour, Robert Goodwin.
When was Watusi released and how long is it?
Watusi was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Watusi?
Watusi had a reported production budget of $485K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (3.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is Watusi based on a book or true story?
Watusi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. Rider Haggard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Watusi?
Watusi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).