The Golden Idol
“TERROR REVOLT SPLITS CONGO!”
Synopsis
Prince Ali wants the Golden Idol of Watusi and hires a ruthless hunter to get it for him. Bomba has the idol and, with the help of Commissioner Barnes, Eli, and a beautiful archeologist, he foils Ali's plans.
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Top Cast
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Johnny Sheffield
Bomba
Anne Kimbell
Karen Marsh
Paul Guilfoyle
Prince Ali Ben Mamoud
Leonard Mudie
Commissioner Andy Barnes
Smoki Whitfield
Eli
Rick Vallin
Abdullah
Lane Bradford
Joe Hawkins
Roy Glenn
Gomo
James Adamson
Ezekial
William Tannen
Sergeant Reed
Robert Bice
Gate Guard
Don C. Harvey
Officer Graves
Bill Walker
Nadji
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ford Beebe
- Original Title
- The Golden Idol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe
Ford Beebe
Harry Neumann
John C. Fuller
Ford Beebe, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Writer
Ford Beebe
Producer
John C. Fuller
Editor
Ford Beebe
Director
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Idol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden Idol about?
Prince Ali wants the Golden Idol of Watusi and hires a ruthless hunter to get it for him. Bomba has the idol and, with the help of Commissioner Barnes, Eli, and a beautiful archeologist, he foils Ali's plans.
Who directed The Golden Idol?
The Golden Idol was directed by Ford Beebe.
Who stars in The Golden Idol?
The principal cast of The Golden Idol includes Johnny Sheffield, Anne Kimbell, Paul Guilfoyle, Leonard Mudie, Smoki Whitfield.
When was The Golden Idol released and how long is it?
The Golden Idol was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Idol?
The Golden Idol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).