Green Hell
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Synopsis
In the jungles of the Amazon, a group of Western adventurers and two local native guides try to locate a lost treasure buried beneath an ancient Incan city.
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Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Keith Brandon
Joan Bennett
Stephanie Richardson
John Howard
Hal Scott
George Sanders
Forrester
Alan Hale
Dr. Emil 'Nils' Loren
George Bancroft
Jim 'Tex' Morgan
Vincent Price
David Richardson
Gene Garrick
Graham
Francis McDonald
Gracco
Mala
Mala
Peter Bronte
Santos
Lupita Tovar
Native Girl
Wilson Benge
Butler (uncredited)
Eumenio Blanco
Well-Dressed Native (uncredited)
Anita Camargo
Native Girl (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian (uncredited)
Franco Corsaro
Man (uncredited)
Yola d'Avril
Native Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Green Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- James Whale Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Frances Marion
Frank Skinner
Karl Freund
Ted J. Kent
James Whale, Harry E. Edington
Department Leadership Roster
Ted J. Kent
Editor
James Whale
Director
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
James Whale
Producer
Harry E. Edington
Producer
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Irene
Costume Design
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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 Green Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Green Hell about?
In the jungles of the Amazon, a group of Western adventurers and two local native guides try to locate a lost treasure buried beneath an ancient Incan city.
Who directed Green Hell?
Green Hell was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in Green Hell?
The principal cast of Green Hell includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Joan Bennett, John Howard, George Sanders, Alan Hale.
When was Green Hell released and how long is it?
Green Hell was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Green Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Green Hell was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Green Hell?
Green Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).