Odongo
“From Kenya to the Congo...the greatest is Odongo!”
Synopsis
Steve Stratton (Macdonald Carey) is a hardboiled hunter who catches and keeps wild animals in an African sanctuary in order to sell them to zoos and circuses. When he hires a new veterinarian named "P.J. Muir," he does not imagine that the "P" stands for Pamela, played by the gorgeous Rhonda Fleming!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling
- Original Score
- George Melachrino
- Original Title
- Odongo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
John Gilling, Islin Auster
George Melachrino
Ted Moore
Jack Slade
Islin Auster, Max Varnel, Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Screenplay
Jack Slade
Editor
Max Varnel
Producer
John Gilling
Director
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
George Melachrino
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 Odongo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Odongo about?
Steve Stratton (Macdonald Carey) is a hardboiled hunter who catches and keeps wild animals in an African sanctuary in order to sell them to zoos and circuses. When he hires a new veterinarian named "P.J. Muir," he does not imagine that the "P" stands for Pamela, played by the gorgeous Rhonda Fleming!
Who directed Odongo?
Odongo was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in Odongo?
The principal cast of Odongo includes Rhonda Fleming, Macdonald Carey, Juma, Eleanor Summerfield, Francis de Wolff.
When was Odongo released and how long is it?
Odongo was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Odongo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Odongo was composed by George Melachrino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Odongo?
Odongo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).